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The A.I. Robots Are Coming
Watching an autonomous humanoid robot come to life is one of the more stunning experiences of my career. A hand articulates, the head swivels, and the legs begin to take tentative, deliberate steps. The machine moves with circumspection, as if…
Renting makes robots affordable for work and play
In hospitals across the US, patients and staff have become accustomed to seeing a one-armed, four-foot high, friendly-looking white robot going about its business. Nurses have been known to greet Moxi, as the robot is called by its maker Diligent…
Renting makes robots affordable for work and play
Chris Marshall Technology reporter In hospitals across the US, patients and staff have become accustomed to seeing a one-armed, four-foot high, friendly-looking white robot going about its business. Nurses have been known to greet Moxi, as the…
iRobot's newest floor cleaner isn't a robot
The Roomba Electro Plus is a cordless hard floor cleaner you have to push yourself. But there are also five new, cheaper, smaller robot vacuums. The Roomba Electro Plus is a cordless hard floor cleaner you have to push yourself. But there are also…
The humanoid robot boom is here. These top Silicon Valley investors aren't buying it.
Humanoid robots have become the mascot of Silicon Valley's physical AI boom. They dance in viral videos, bang out tunes on the piano, and are headed to Wall Street as Agility Robotics plans to go public. They promise a new workforce that never…
Man in critical condition after robot vacuum explodes in freak accident
A man has been left fighting for his life in hospital after his robot vacuum cleaner malfunctioned and exploded, triggering a housefire that has left him with burns on 75 per cent of his body. Lachie Perrem, 25, was severely injured in the horror…
How AI could enable autonomous robot workers in workplaces-and maybe homes
In a world where self-driving robotaxis glide through major city streets without drivers behind the wheel and delivery drones autonomously fly through the skies to drop off orders at customers' homes, the idea of general-purpose robots helping…
Ex-Tesla Scientist Unveils Plans For European Humanoid Robot
A former Tesla Inc. scientist who worked on Elon Musk's Optimus robot unveiled plans to produce a lightweight humanoid robot for manufacturing plants, logistics warehouses and homes. Rémi Cadene, the chief executive officer and co-founder of…
A Pilot Project for Fashion Made in America-But With AI and Robotics
A strategic partnership aims to show how AI and robotics can help companies make clothes in the United States, piloting a Made in the U.S.A. program that starts with climate-smart cotton in Texas and ends with threadless garments in California.
China records most new unicorn start-ups in 5 years as AI and robotics boom
China's innovation ecosystem has witnessed a resurgence, minting 67 new unicorn start-ups in the first half of 2026 – the biggest increase in almost five years – as AI and robotics kick off a new investment cycle. The growth…
The Roborock Saros 20 is the best robot vacuum for edge cleaning I've ever tested
The Roborock Saros 20 is a very thorough floor cleaner. Whether vacuuming or mopping, it performs with the expertise of a flagship robot vacuum cleaner. 36,000Pa of suction pressure is a huge leap over previous years, and the overall hands-free…
Allegro MicroSystems: Riding The 800-VDC Transition Across Robotics, Autos And More (ALGM)
Allegro MicroSystems, Inc. is positioned for multiyear growth via automotive, data center, and industrial robotics markets, but shares reflect much of the near-term upside. Key ALGM growth drivers include higher content per vehicle, data center…
Gundam suits, backflips, and a robot Harry Kane - I met Agibot's 'humanoids' up close, and couldn't believe my eyes
Chinese robotics firm Agibot has launched a range of humanoid robots designed to look, move, and sound like human beings in the UK business-to-business (B2B) market. The Shanghai-based company, founded in 2023 by two former Huawei engineers, hosted…
Robotics Teams Are Shrinking. Students Say They're More Important Than Ever
Robotics programs are struggling to find the coaching and funding they need to survive as students and lawmakers search for unique solutions to sustain schools' teams. On a recent Monday morning during summer break, students were already hard at…
EleTac: An elephant-inspired soft robotic gripper with a sophisticated sense of touch
Soft grippers, which are built from flexible materials that can bend and deform, are attracting a lot of attention from robotics researchers worldwide. Unlike conventional robots made from rigid metal or plastic, soft grippers can grasp items more…
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