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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…
New robot lab in Liverpool to speed up disease research
Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine Researchers in Liverpool say a new robotic laboratory could help speed up vaccine development and reduce the need for animal testing. The £20m facility at the Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine will…
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…
Are robots the future of entertainment? This South Korean theme park thinks so
This is Galway Robot Park, a 16,500-square-meter venue that's opened near Seoul in South Korea. The company behind the park says their aim is to bring artificial intelligence and robotics into the world of entertainment. The question is, can robots…
Are robots the future of entertainment? This South Korean theme park thinks so
Could robots be the future of theme parks? This is Galway Robot Park, a 16,500-square-meter venue that's opened near Seoul in South Korea. The company behind the park says their aim is to bring artificial intelligence and robotics into the world of…
Nissan's AI-powered factory robots can haul 4,000 pounds - and call each other for backup
Robots can get stuck in traffic, too. Nissan learned that while deploying a fleet of AI-powered robots, called autonomous mobile robots, or AMRs, at its sprawling factory in Smyrna, Tennessee. At one point, the software dispatched two AMRs to the…
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…
The US Navy is testing robotic refueling to push drone boats deeper into high-threat waters without putting sailors at risk
The US Navy is testing whether it can robotically refuel naval drones at sea, a capability that could allow them to operate for longer in higher-threat waters. Uncrewed surface vessels may not need a crew, but they still need fuel to operate. The…
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…
This New Robot Vacuum Wants to Remove Dust Mites and End Your Allergies
Ecovacs makes some of the best robot vacuums we've tested here at CNET, and for a long time, their unique combo T90 Pro Omni was our top choice for its incredible versatility. The new Ecovacs Deebot X12S OmniCyclone is a bit more iterative than its…
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…
Creatulize Unveils X1 Series Autonomous Bed-Cleaning Robots At IFA 2026
At IFA 2026 in Berlin, robotics manufacturer Creatulize officially introduced the Creatulize X1 Series, launching what it presents as the industry's first fully autonomous bed-cleaning robot lineup. Designed to extend automated home care beyond…
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