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Which robot vacuums support HomeKit?
When Apple released iOS 18.4 to everyone earlier this year, it came with a big upgrade to the Home app. Users can now add robot vacuums to HomeKit for the first time thanks to the Matter smart home standard. Here are the robot vacuums compatible…
2025 proved humanoid robots are here to stay. And fall down.
Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Tech companies are collectively spending billions to turn the age old sci-fi trope of humanoid, general-purpose robots into reality. So far, that momentous effort has mostly produced…
'Affordable' Humanoid Robots
The Unitree Robotics G1 is a compact and surprisingly “affordable” humanoid robot designed for research, innovation, and emerging real-world applications. Standing at 4.3 feet tall and weighing about 77 lbs, the G1 folds for easy…
We asked a humanoid robot if there is an AI bubble. Here's what it said.
Unitree G1 humanoid robot KOID told CNBC that 'only time will tell' if the AI boom is actually a bubble. KOID is manufactured by Unitree, one of China's hottest tech companies, and the Nvidia-powered robot shares a name with an ETF launched in June…
Hilarious Video: Humanoid Robot Kicks Operator In The Balls
A video that surfaced late last week from an unnamed Chinese lab has captivated the internet, capturing a teleoperation session gone comically awry with Unitree Robotics' G1 humanoid, Interesting Engineering reports. An engineer, clad in a…
LeRobot vs. Traditional Robotic Arms
Hiwonder LeRobot SO-ARM101 Open-Source 6-Axis Robotic Arm×1Hiwonder HX-30HM Magnetic Encoder Intelligent Serial Bus Servo×6Hiwonder HX-10HM Magnetic Encoder Intelligent Serial Bus Servo×6Hiwonder BusLinker V3.0 Servo Debugging…
China Reportedly Begins Mass-Producing Humanoid Robots As Elon Musk Watches
Elon Musk has envisioned putting a humanoid robot into each household, placing huge bets on Tesla's flagship humanoid robot, Optimus. But he has yet to make it commercially available. On the other hand, China is pushing humanoid robots from flashy…
Soft tariff shock, US math anxiety and China's land of robots
2025 is drawing to a close, so here's one last roundup of interesting econ-related items from around the web. I don't have any podcasts for you this week, but an episode of “Doom Debates” with Liron Shapira will be coming out soon. It…
China Is Closing In on the Humanoid Robot Future and Elon Musk Could Lose the Race
The race to develop the world's first commercially viable humanoid robots is heating up. Although we've had Elon Musk's Tesla planting its stake in the ground that its Optimus robot would be at the very heart of its future, China 's robotics scene…
Robots and AI could transform future of farming, expert says
In the near future the sight of robots trundling through rural fields could be as familiar as that of combine harvesters and tractors, according to Professor Gerry Lacey. The robotics expert, along with his team of 'enthusiastic young people', are…
I thought it was weird spying on my cats with this new robotic litter box - but it does more than just record them
My cats and I have been spoiled for years now testing many of the best robotic litter boxes around, which saves me time from scooping up after them. For the last month, though, they've been trying out Petkit's Purobot Max Pro 2 — a smart cat…
LG is set to reveal a home robot to tackle your chores at CES - and I'm scared
LG is set to unveil a humanoid robot helper at CES 2026 Details on the LG home robot is little, but it's rumoured to be called CLOiD and is designed to perform household chores. CES 2026 is taking place this week and if you're attending, you'll…
Fresh hope for missing flight MH370 as marine robotics firm launches new hunt
The families of passengers on board missing Malaysian Airlines Flight MH370 have been given fresh hope of answers after a new search was launched by a British marine robotics firm. State-of-the-art underwater robots will scour the seabed for the…
Humanoid Robots Are Entering the Real World Faster Than Expected
Imagine walking into a bustling café where a humanoid robot greets you, takes your order, and expertly prepares your coffee, all while engaging in casual conversation. This scenario, once the stuff of science fiction, is rapidly becoming…
Robotics Stocks To Follow Today - December 30th
5 Robotics Stocks Catching Momentum After New Policy Tailwinds Teradyne, Serve Robotics, and Richtech Robotics are the three Robotics stocks to watch today, according to MarketBeat's stock screener tool. Robotics stocks are shares of companies that…
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