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This startup bucked mainstream robotics training methods to teach a robot how to load the dishes
Everyday tasks like clearing the dinner table and loading the dishwasher are a major dexterity challenge for home robots that can require a lot of training data and capital. A new startup says it spent less than two years and a fraction of the…
Burt Meyer, 99, Dies; Made Lite-Brite and Rock 'Em Sock 'Em Robots
In the early 1960s, the toy inventor Burt Meyer went to an arcade in Chicago with his boss, Marvin Glass. One of them put a coin in a game that pitted two humanlike boxing figures trying to nail each other in the chin. “We knew we had a…
Robots Could Make Social Security's Problem Worse
Robots could make a major difference in America's Social Security crisis, according to a new op-ed from MarketWatch. As artificial intelligence grows in scope, robotic technology is making a major impact on everything from business to education and…
Save $1,500 on top robot vacuums and snap up popular unit for $120
Daily Mail journalists select and curate the products that feature on our site. If you make a purchase via links on this page we will earn commission - learn more Have you been going back and forth on whether a high-tech, whizz-bang robot vacuum…
Eufy robot vacuum reduced to lowest price for Black Friday
Despite Black Friday still being a week away, the best deals on vacuum cleaners are already underway. Corded, cordless, handheld and robot vacuums from the likes of Shark, Dyson, Eufy (one of its models has been reduced to its lowest-ever price)…
The 10 most popular robot vacuums and mowers of 2025, according to thousands of readers
As a smart home reviewer, I'm particularly fond of robot vacuums. I enjoy unboxing, setting up, and testing them, and I love seeing new technologies emerge each year. Even if robot vacuums look similar, each one is actually quite different, which…
The best cheap vacuums under $200 that pack a punch - our top-tested cordless, upright, and robot models
While we've tested all kinds of the best vacuums, including premium splurge models that retail for nearly $2,000, we've found that $100 to $200 can get you a solid and reliable vacuum. Suction power and ease of use are the most important factors…
This viral Roborock with a robot arm is half-price on Amazon - why it's finally time to buy one
The Roborock Saros Z70's full price is $2,599, but it's currently on sale for $1,300 The Saros Z70 is the first robot vacuum with a mechanical arm to lift lightweight objects and clean those missed areas This robot vacuum performs impressively…
Elon Musk on AI and robots - 'My prediction is that work will be optional
The automation that comes with AI is certain to affect jobs, but when recently asked about this topic, Tesla CEO Elon Musk, as is his way, went a step further and declared, 'My prediction is that work will be optional.' Now, this is a bold…
Figure AI sued by whistleblower who warned that startup's robots could 'fracture a human skull
A former engineer for Figure AI filed a lawsuit against the company, claiming he was unlawfully terminated after warning executives about product safety. The suit filed on Friday says plaintiff Robert Gruendel was fired in September, days after…
Google DeepMind hires Boston Dynamics CTO, deepens push into robotics
Google DeepMind hired the former CTO of Boston Dynamics, Aaron Saunders, as part of an attempt to push forward with robotics. Whereas AI has made rapid progress in recent years, advancements in robots have been less evident: In 2021, DeepMind's…
Foxconn Partners with OpenAI and Alphabet's Intrinsic to Advance AI Hardware and Robotics
Taiwan-based manufacturing giant Foxconn (Hon Hai Precision Industry Co) announced on Friday that it will partner with ChatGPT developer OpenAI and Alphabet's Intrinsic in artificial intelligence cooperation in the United States, Focus Taiwan…
Robots learn complex tasks with help from AI
When it comes to training robots to perform agile, single-task motor skills, such as hand-stands or backflips, artificial intelligence methods can be very useful. But if you want to train your robot to perform multiple tasks—say, performing…
Parenthood Has Made Me Detest Robots
You can't throw a pacifier in American discourse without hitting someone talking about how having kids changed them. From Pete Buttigieg to Sarah Palin to the legions of guys who had daughters and realized sexual harassment is bad, many people…
Pet owners save £75 off 'life-changing' robot cat litter box for Black Friday
Pet owners say the robot litter tray is 'super convenient and easy to use' This article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it. Learn more Cat owners can now celebrate as a new gadget promises to…
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