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forbes.com - Alexandre de Vigan - The Robotics Playbook Is Starting To Look Familiar
The Robotics Playbook Is Starting To Look Familiar
Forbes

Alex de Vigan, CEO & Founder of Physicl, building world-ready data infrastructure powering robotics, world models, and Physical AI systems. ​In my last article, I argued that physical AI is approaching a data bottleneck. The industry is…

forbes.com - Christine Colby - Best Robotic Pool Cleaners 2026 - Forbes Vetted
Best Robotic Pool Cleaners 2026 - Forbes Vetted
Forbes

As opposed to manually operated pool vacuums, robotic pool cleaners work autonomously, using rotating brushes and powerful suction to lift and collect debris. Our home editors consulted with pool maintenance experts and analyzed dozens of top-rated…

forbes.com - David Hambling - Ukraine Carries Out First Ever Robotic Amphibious Assault
Ukraine Carries Out First Ever Robotic Amphibious Assault
Forbes

An uncrewed landing craft (left) drops off an armed robot on Kinburn Spit On 13 July, Ukrainian forces released video of an amphibious assault on occupied territory. An uncrewed boat beached and lowered a ramp to release a tracked robot which…

nytimes.com - Grant Clauser - With These Four Robots Mowing the Lawn, the Grass Looks Great and We Are Not Sweaty
With These Four Robots Mowing the Lawn, the Grass Looks Great and We Are Not Sweaty
The New York Times

I've been reviewing tech products since 1999 and am a smart-home editor at Wirecutter. I've been mowing grass since I was 10 years old, and I installed my first robot mower around 2014. Like all Wirecutter journalists, we review and test products…

theverge.com - Andrew Liszewski - Boston Dynamics tries using 'robot dogs' for deliveries
Boston Dynamics tries using 'robot dogs' for deliveries
The Verge

Can a $74,500 Spot robot find your front door? Can a $74,500 Spot robot find your front door? Andrew Liszewski is a senior reporter who's been covering and reviewing the latest gadgets and tech since 2006, but has loved all things…

gizmodo.com - Matthew Phelan - Humanoid Robots Just Performed Surgery Using Standard Medical Tools
Humanoid Robots Just Performed Surgery Using Standard Medical Tools
Gizmodo | The Future Is Here

It's a fact. Specialist surgeons who tackle rare and frequently challenging operations report some of the highest burnout rates among physicians, according to the American Medical Association. You can imagine why: emergency globetrotting, difficult…

foxnews.com - Jesse Watson - Humanoid robots perform live surgery in world first
Humanoid robots perform live surgery in world first
Fox News

Humanoid robots have officially stepped up to the operating table, helping complete two surgeries for the first time. During the preclinical trial, surgeons remotely guided the machines through two gallbladder removal procedures. The robots copied…

futurism.com - Joe Wilkins - Startup Upset After Journalist Points Out How Creepy Its Humanoid Robots's Hands Are
Startup Upset After Journalist Points Out How Creepy Its Humanoid Robots's Hands Are
Futurism | Science and Technology News

Can't-miss innovations from the bleeding edge of science and tech The VP of a humanoid robotics company was in for a surprise after finding that a Wired article pointed out something extremely unsettling about the company's robot fingers. Last…

seekingalpha.com - Jetstream Research - Amazon: Cloud, Custom Silicon, And Robotics Drive Future Growth (NASDAQ:AMZN)
Amazon: Cloud, Custom Silicon, And Robotics Drive Future Growth (NASDAQ:AMZN)
Seeking Alpha

Amazon is rated a strong buy, trading at a historically low price-to-operating cash flow ratio despite robust fundamentals. AWS and Advertising are AMZN's fastest-growing, highest-margin segments, driving both revenue acceleration and operating…

fool.com - Motley Fool YouTube - Serve Robotics: A Risky Bet or a Future Winner?
Serve Robotics: A Risky Bet or a Future Winner?
The Motley Fool

Explore the exciting world of Serve Robotics (SERV 2.20%) with our contributing expert analysts in this Motley Fool Scoreboard episode. Check out the video below to gain valuable insights into market trends and potential investment opportunities!

bgr.com - Hisan Kidwai - The 10 Best Robot Vacuums You Can Buy In 2026, Ranked By Experts
The 10 Best Robot Vacuums You Can Buy In 2026, Ranked By Experts
BGR

Imagine this: You come home after working a shift at your second job at around 9 PM and see that your house is in complete disarray. The floors are dirty, and the carpet desperately needs a deep clean. You simply don't have the time to clean…

seekingalpha.com - Financial Serenity - ROBO, The Global Robotics ETF For A Future (Perhaps) Already Priced In (NYSEARCA:ROBO)
ROBO, The Global Robotics ETF For A Future (Perhaps) Already Priced In (NYSEARCA:ROBO)
Seeking Alpha

ROBO Global Robotics and Automation Index ETF, a sector-specific thematic fund incepted in 2017 (TER 0.69% p.a.) that tracks a proprietary weighted index. As of 07/13 the ETF counts 79 stocks, with the US at ~40%, followed by Japan (22.7%) where…

the-gadgeteer.com - Rei Padla - MIT's 250-Gram Puffin Robot Swims Underwater, Then Flies
MIT's 250-Gram Puffin Robot Swims Underwater, Then Flies
The Gadgeteer

Picture a seabird diving into a lake, chasing fish underwater, then bursting back into the sky without breaking stride. Engineers at MIT and EPFL just built a robot that swims and flies just like that, and it weighs less than a can of soda. No…

popularmechanics.com - David Dritsas - This AWD Robot Lawn Mower Mapped My Yard, Climbed Slopes, and Cut a Half Acre With Battery to Spare
This AWD Robot Lawn Mower Mapped My Yard, Climbed Slopes, and Cut a Half Acre With Battery to Spare
Popular Mechanics

There are more robot lawn mower brands these days than seem necessary. Mammotion has been in the game for a while now, though—garnering decent reviews—and has been expanding, even adding robot pool cleaners to its lineup. So I thought…

asiatimes.com - David Kirichenko - Ukraine's robot army advancing on the war's front lines
Ukraine's robot army advancing on the war's front lines
Asia Times

The Ukrainian military is steadily replacing dangerous frontline tasks with ground robots. In April, President Volodymyr Zelensky ordered the military to field at least 50,000 unmanned ground vehicles (UGVs) in 2026, calling them “the next…

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