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Best Robot Vacuums For Pet Hair 2026 - Forbes Vetted
With pet hair and dander floating around and settling into carpets, a high-quality robot vacuum is a necessity for any pet owner. Daily maintenance can keep dirt, grime and allergens at bay, which is why the best robot vacuums for pet hair have…
This robotic self-driving toilet comes to you
The Xiaoban will safely navigate a home, clean up after users, and empty itself all on its own. The Xiaoban will safely navigate a home, clean up after users, and empty itself all on its own. Andrew Liszewski is a senior reporter…
Robots pour cocktails and run marathons, but still can't multitask
They can mix cocktails, run marathons and fold laundry. But humanoid robots are still a long way from doing lots of different jobs on command, whatever the marketing says. The gap was easy to spot at the Robotics Summit in Boston in late May. The…
Robots pour cocktails and run marathons, but still can't multitask
SpaceX founder and CEO Elon Musk speaks via video at the Nasdaq Marketsite in Times Square during the launch of the SpaceX initial public offering (IPO) on the Nasdaq on June 12, 2026, in New York City. SpaceX, a rocket-making company, began…
Vanguards of Health Care: Distalmotion Brings Robots to ASC
“It's designed to be simple in a way, even though it's an incredibly complex device”, Distalmotion CEO Greg Roche explains to Bloomberg Intelligence. In this Vanguards of Health Care podcast episode, Roche sits down with BI analyst…
The Best Self-Emptying Robot Vacuums We've Tested for 2026
Vacuums and mops effectively Roller mop limits cross-contamination Side brush and mop extend into corners Dispenses detergent automatically Lifts itself over hurdles Battery lasts longer than two hours Expensive Occasionally gets lost…
Korea, Czech Republic tighten nuclear, robotics ties
Bolstered by one of the largest energy infrastructure initiatives in Central Europe, Korea and the Czech Republic moved this week to expand their partnership from nuclear engineering into the frontier sectors of robotics, electric vehicle batteries…
Will robot lawn mowers replace mowing? Experts say that's the wrong question
Summary created by Smart Answers AI PCWorld's testing of the Luba 3 AWD robot lawn mower reveals advanced navigation capabilities and effective autonomous cutting, though occasional mapping errors require manual correction. High prices like the…
This Ghost in the Shell keyboard makes me want to activate the hundred spidery robot fingers inside my regular fingers
Iqunix's special edition EV63 is decked out in '90s anime charm. If you buy something from a Verge link, Vox Media may earn a commission. See our ethics statement. If you buy something from a Verge link, Vox Media may earn a commission. See our…
Transportation secretary visits Reliable Robotics in Albuquerque
Transportation secretary visits Reliable Robotics in Albuquerque U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy visited autonomous aircraft company Reliable Robotics in Albuquerque on Wednesday. BE A LITTLE BIT WINDY LATER ON THIS AFTERNOON. THANK YOU…
Can a $2,000 Robot Mower Save Your Weekend? What I Learned After 3 Months of Testing
As temperatures rise, it's becoming increasingly uncomfortable to do yard work in the blazing sun, which is why I started experimenting with robotic lawn mowers. I spent a few months mowing lawns, or rather, watching robots mow my lawn, and have…
Humanoid robots: How human-like machines could change our daily lives
Humanoid robots are no longer science fiction: They can take on tasks that challenge humans and have the potential to play an important role in industry, services or private households in the future. At Friedrich-Alexander-Universität…
The robot wingmen the US hopes can outlast China's missiles
Facing a shrinking fighter force and a surging Chinese air arm, the US Air Force is betting that robotic wingmen — not more manned jets — will decide who controls the skies over the western Pacific. This month, multiple media outlets…
Robotic exoskeleton system virtually connects stroke patients and therapists
Physical therapists have long walked alongside stroke survivors during recovery. Now, they are walking with them. Scientists at Northwestern University and Shirley Ryan AbilityLab have developed a first-of-its-kind rehabilitation system that…
The Best Robot Vacuums You Can Buy, Based on Over 300 Hours of Testing
Editor's Note—June 2026: The picks in this story were most recently updated based on a round of testing performed in October 2025. We added new top-performers from Dreame, Narwal, Ecovacs, and more to our list. We are currently testing six…
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