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This New iRobot Concept Is the Matryoshka of Robot Vacuums
A new iRobot concept called the Roomba Duo might be one of the best ideas for robovacs I've seen all year, and I don't just mean because it looks like a Star Wars droid. Rolled out at IFA 2026, the Roomba Duo is a large, can-shaped bot that can…
Robot guide dog debuts in China amid severe lack of the furry kind
A Chinese defence industry research facility has unveiled what it calls the world's first wheeled and legged robot guide dog for visually impaired people, in an example of the sector's push into a growing range of civilian applications.
Robot dog could deliver your next package and an ad
We've covered robot dogs patrolling with police and training to handle terrain that could someday take them to the moon. We've even watched wheeled versions tackle some pretty wild ground. And whenever we show these machines, one question keeps…
As If There Was Any Question About Data Centers Being Weak Job Creators, Meta Is Now Deploying Robots to Maintain Them
Since the start of the data center boom, “job creation” was one of the key promises made to communities weighing whether to host the tech industry's monstrous computing facilities in their backyards. That was always a gross…
Smart Glasses, Robot Dogs, AI Tamagotchis, and Desk-Sized Supercomputers: How IFA 2026 Redefined Robots
The creator economy reshaped who makes content, and then quietly reshaped what tools are worth building. When millions of people are shooting, editing, scanning, and streaming from wherever they happen to be, the market for professional-grade…
The Smart Home Industry is Building for Robots, Not People
I spent the last week watching the product announcements out of IFA Berlin, and it is clear that manufacturers are living in a different reality than the rest of us. The show floor was flooded with a new wave of AI home hubs: the Anker MindBase…
Kraken Robotics Stock: Undersea Batteries Drive Solid Revenue Growth (OTCMKTS:KRKNF)
Kraken Robotics is rated 'Buy' due to proven subsea battery strengths and surging order backlog, supported by robust defense and commercial demand. KRKNF's revenue guidance was raised to $290–$320 million for FY2026, reflecting strong order…
I Watched a Floor Washing Robot Mothership Deploy a Roomba Using a Mechnical Arm
There's not much the robot vacuum industry can do to surprise me these days. I've seen robots that have mechanical arms to pick up objects, robot vacuums with legs and tread systems to climb stairs, and even wilder humanoid concepts. But iRobot…
Northumberland firm using robotics and AI to spearhead 'new industrial chapter
A Cramlington engineering company is spearheading the North East's 'new industrial chapter' through its work with artificial intelligence and advanced robotics. A leading force in its field, Transmission Dynamics, based in Northumberland Business…
iRobot Roomba Duo is the Transformers of robot vacuums - and we just saw it live
Popular robot vacuum maker iRobot heard you like robot vacuums, so it put a robot vacuum inside your robot vacuum so you can robot while you vacuum. If you get what I'm referencing, then you might be old like me. But the funniest part of my joke…
ECOVACS at IFA Berlin 2026: Named as No.1 Brand in Global Home Robotics, Bringing Robotics to More of Everyday Life
BERLIN, Sept. 4, 2026 /CNW/ -- ECOVACS has been named the global No.1 home robotics brand in a newly released research report by Forbes China, which recognizes its leadership across multiple home robotics categories. Built on in-house R&D and…
Dexter Meets Mr. Robot In HBO's 4-Part Psychological Thriller Masterpiece
When HBO announced a half-hour comedy series about a hitman who wants to become an actor, it sounded dubious. This was Bill Hader's first major project after leaving Saturday Night Live, and that high-concept premise seemed like it would barely…
Roborock unveils robotic pool cleaner along with Saros 20 autonomous vacuums
Roborock has taken the wraps off an array of exciting new products at this year's IFA 2026 in Berlin, the world's largest consumer tech and home appliances trade show. The global leader in intelligent home robotics, which said it is the world's No1…
MAMMOTION Unveils LUBA 4 AWD & Maston Robotic Mowers
MAMMOTION arrived at IFA 2026 in Berlin with a two-pronged announcement aimed squarely at both homeowners and professional groundskeepers: the new LUBA 4 AWD robotic lawn mower series and the Maston commercial robotic mowing platform. Together…
19 robotics companies to watch
This is the final article in our Robot Week series. This post (like the last two) is for paid subscribers only. It's also the last day to take advantage of our Robot Week sale! Click here to get 25% off an annual subscription. The last few years…
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