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The Man Delivering FedEx Into the Age of Drones, Robots and A.I.
FedEx is a major presence in Memphis, especially at the airport. More than 5,000 workers help nearly 500,000 packages move through the hub during the day. Overnight, while most of Memphis is asleep, more than a million additional packages are…
How YC-backed Bucket Robotics survived its first CES
The weather in Las Vegas wasn't looking good. The plan had been that each employee of YC-backed Bucket Robotics would carry parts of their booth in their luggage to the 2026 Consumer Electronics Show. But CEO and founder Matt Puchalski didn't want…
Boston Dynamics CEO told us how the humanoid robot revolution begins
In a few years, factory employees at Hyundai's massive Georgia plant could be getting a new coworker. It's about 200 pounds, six-feet, two-inches tall, has a four-hour battery life, and a face inspired by Disney's Pixar lamp, Luxor Jr. Its name is…
Elon Musk Says His Optimus Robot Is So Dope That People Will Forget Tesla Ever Made Cars
Amid abysmal car sales that continue to plummet worldwide and major regulatory hurdles plaguing the company's driver assistance software, Tesla CEO Elon Musk is desperately looking to reinvent the company. His newfound obsession has been Tesla's…
The AI Tennis Robot That Plays 3 Sports Better Than Your Friends
You know that feeling when you want to practice your serve but no one's available to hit with you? Or when you're playing a casual match with friends and everyone's arguing about whether that ball was in or out? Designer Jaehong Jeon has created…
4 Cool Robots You Might Have Missed From CES 2026
CES 2026 is already behind us, but it's easy to miss some of the coolest announcements at a trade show as giant as this one. This year, I saw new technology, iPhone accessories, AI-enabled devices, and more. Interestingly, the Las Vegas Convention…
I just tried the new Shark PowerDetect robot vacuum - and this one upgrade changes everything
The best robot vacuums are a game-changer when it comes to household cleaning, cutting valuable time in half, and offering a hands-on experience. And while Shark is a well-known name for innovative vacuum cleaners and kitchen appliances, it's also…
I love the Roborock Saros 10R robot vacuum, but the new version has 3 things that make it even better
Roborock announced a few new robot vacuums at CES 2026, including one that has leggy stilts that mean it can just lift itself up and walk over any kind of uneven terrain. But the one that I suspect is going to win out on the general market is the…
AU Panel Urges Faster Adoption of Robotics to Boost Food Security
The African Union High-Level Panel on Emerging Technologies said the adoption of robotics in agriculture could strengthen modern farming practices and improve food security across the continent. The panel said robotics-based mechanization holds…
Top Robotics Stocks Worth Watching - January 18th
5 Robotics Stocks Catching Momentum After New Policy Tailwinds Teradyne, Richtech Robotics, and Serve Robotics are the three Robotics stocks to watch today, according to MarketBeat's stock screener tool. Robotics stocks are shares of publicly…
TechCrunch Mobility: 'Physical AI' enters the hype machine
Welcome back to TechCrunch Mobility, your hub for all things “future of transportation.” To get this in your inbox, sign up here for free — just click TechCrunch Mobility ! It's been a minute, folks! As you might recall, the…
CES Gave Us a Glimpse of the Future. Watch for These Tech Trends in 2026
Earlier this month, our team fanned out across CES 2026 in Las Vegas, encountering thousands of new products, many poised to revolutionize how we interact with technology. It's not all about AI, though, of course, that's a big theme. We saw some…
This ocean robot can withstand a Category 5 hurricane
What's the story Anahita Laverack, who initially aimed to become an aerospace engineer, has made significant advancements in ocean data collection with her company Oshen. The inspiration for the venture came during an autonomous robotics challenge…
High-Performance Industrial Control Platform Using MST3576
Designer and Manufacturer: DIT×1 OS: Linux, Android, Debian, Ubuntu In this project, I'm showcasing the MST3576 XB motherboard, a high-performance industrial embedded board based on the Rockchip RK3576 octa-core processor. This board is…
Beyond The Headlines: How Artemis Builds On Apollo's Legacy
TOPSHOT - NASA's Artemis II Space Launch System rocket and Orion spacecraft are rolled out of the Vehicle Assembly Building to Launch Pad 39B at Kennedy Space Center in Florida on January 17, 2026, ahead of the crewed lunar mission. (Photo by Jim…
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