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Kawasaki Heavy unveils dog-shaped robot companion for older people
Kawasaki Heavy Industries has unveiled a prototype of a dog-shaped social robot that helps older people with life at home. Leveraging physical artificial intelligence, the robot, Home Leo, can talk to people, recognize its surroundings, make…
Swiss researchers develop wire-shaped motor for robotic suits
The “FiberMotor” is between one and three millimetres in diameter, according to an EPFL press release published on Wednesday. The development is described in the journal Advanced Materials. This content was published on Could…
Former Tesla Optimus Lead is Launching an Industrial Robot Startup
Amid Its Big Humanoid Robot Rollout, an Ex-Amazon AI Chief Will Now Lead Boston Dynamics
Starting Wednesday, Rohit Prasad, a former Amazon Senior VP and Head Scientist for AI and Alexa will be the new CEO of the Hyundai-owned robot company Boston Dynamics, the company announced on Tuesday. A Wall Street Journal story about Prasad from…
The best robot vacuum and mop deals during October Prime Day
We spotted deals on some of our favorite robot vacuums and mops from brands like Roborock, Qrevo, and Dreame. We spotted deals on some of our favorite robot vacuums and mops from brands like Roborock, Qrevo, and Dreame. If you buy something from a…
Delivery robots to begin delivering food on the streets of Nottingham
Deliveroo delivery robots are set to hit Nottingham streets as part of a new trial but campaigners have called for the technology to be banned. An exact date for the rollout in the city is yet be confirmed he robots are due to be rolled out in…
Roboticists showcase tiny, frog-like robot that can hop across wet surfaces and swim
The animal kingdom has influenced several robot designs over the years to solve fundamental challenges in propulsion and movement — from horses to insects. Now, frogs are the latest creatures to inspire roboticists. As seen in a new study…
Ranked: Countries With the Most Industrial Robots per Worker
Sign me up for the free Visual Capitalist daily newsletter. Sign up for our free daily newsletter * South Korea led the world with 1,220 industrial robots per 10,000 manufacturing employees in 2024, more than nine times the global average of 132.
Coles seeks an edge in online grocery race, explores robots in stores
Coles is exploring using robots in its supermarkets to pick and pack grocery orders, as it seeks to cut costs and accelerate delivery times in its online battle with rival Woolworths. The grocery giant, led by chief executive Leah Weckert, is in…
The Future of AI, Robotics, and Technology Entrepreneurship Discussed at Moscow Startup Summit
As part of the second Moscow Startup Summit, international thought leaders discussed how artificial intelligence, robotics and new approaches to leadership will transform business and society. Leadership expert and bestselling author Robin Sharma…
The Best Self-Emptying Robot Vacuums We've Tested for 2026
Deeper Dive: Our Top Tested Picks October 6, 2026: With this update, we added the Dyson Spot+Scrub AI as our latest pick for bag-free self-emptying. We removed the iRobot Roomba j9+, the SwitchBot Mini Robot Vacuum K10+, and the Shark AI Self-Empty…
Sheila Woods teaches 4-H robotics
Sheila Woods is a retired elementary school teacher in Arco, Idaho (Butte County), and one of the things she taught in her classes for several years was robotics, along with a co-worker. “When I retired, I was asked by the Extension Office…
Planning system ensures a robot's flight path will remain collision-free
Uncrewed aerial vehicles (UAVs) could fly deep into the heart of a raging wildfire, avoiding sudden flare-ups and dodging falling tree branches to gather critical information for rescuers. But in this dangerous situation, the UAV could easily be…
I gave this robot vacuum a 5-star review, and it's over $500 off for Prime Day right now
In this year's Amazon Prime Big Deal Days, there are plenty of great deals, and some of them are quite shocking. Why? Well, some of my favorite products have huge price discounts! I'm a reviews writer here at Tom's Guide, which means I spend all…
Doctor Who: TARDIS Crew Is a New BBC Spinoff Starring a 'Young Doctor' With Blue Hair - And a Robot Toaster Sidekick
Doctor Who may be on hiatus, but the BBC has just unveiled a new spinoff series for younger viewers: Doctor Who: TARDIS Crew. This animated series will feature a 'young' version of the Doctor who is shown in official artwork to sport blue spiky…
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