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The 6G, modular, robot phones of the future
On The Vergecast: Funky phones, clever phone straps, and phone metaverses. If those are even a thing. On The Vergecast: Funky phones, clever phone straps, and phone metaverses. If those are even a thing. LIVE MWC 2026: all the phones, gadgets, and…
First robotic hysterectomies carried out at Margate hospital
East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust A hospital in Kent has carried out its first ever robot-assisted hysterectomies. Surgeons at Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother Hospital, in Margate, have begun operating on patients using the…
Shark's latest robot vacuum hunts stains with UV light
The $1,300 Shark PowerDetect UV Reveal can spot messes, adapt its cleaning to tackle them, then go back to eliminate them. If you buy something from a Verge link, Vox Media may earn a commission. See our ethics statement. If you buy something from…
Smith+Nephew to showcase advanced Orthopaedic Handheld Robotics, Reconstruction and Trauma technologies during AAOS 2026
Smith+Nephew (LSE:SN, NYSE:SNN), the global medical technology company, today announces it will feature handheld robotics and digital solutions for hip, knee and shoulder in addition to innovative trauma and extremities products during the American…
China's compact humanoid robot shows off balance and flips
Humanoid robotics companies have already shown their machines can run at 22 mph, land backflips and even pull off front flips. So the new proving ground is not raw speed or acrobatics. It is control when something unexpected happens. That is where…
Qualcomm CEO sees robotics as a 'larger opportunity' within 2 years
Qualcomm CEO Cristiano Amon said robotics will become a 'larger opportunity' for the company within the next two years. In January, Qualcomm launched a processor under the Dragonwing brand name designed for robots. Jensen Huang, CEO of Nvidia, said…
I tested Shark's new robot vacuum and mop - and only one thing wasn't perfect
The Shark UV Reveal is available for $1,300. This robot vacuum and mop features intelligent UV-powered stain detection, a bagless base, strong mopping, and hands-free features. The Shark app is the only thing that left me wanting for a better user…
I saw the HONOR Robot Phone at MWC 2026, and it's unlike any other Android phone
One of the coolest things we saw at CES earlier this year was the HONOR Robot Phone — HONOR's Android handset with a built-in camera gimbal on the back. At the time, the Robot Phone was a nonfunctional prototype. Just a couple of months…
5 Robot Vacuum Brands Actually Worth Trying (That Aren't Roomba)
It wasn't all that long ago when robot vacuums were considered a boutique investment for those with buckets of money to burn through. Back in the early days of automated cleaning tech, there were a couple of brands experimenting with robot vacs…
Beyond the smartphones: Qualcomm CEO sees robotics as top growth engine by 2028
Qualcomm CEO Cristiano Amon announced a strategic shift, marking a new phase in the chip giant's expansion into robotics. The company launched the Dragonwing series, a dedicated robotics processor designed to power a wide range of platforms, from…
TCL turned your kid's smartwatch into a cutesy desktop robot
Read our complete coverage of Mobile World Congress Updated less than 5 minutes ago TCL just showed off a new desktop robot at Mobile World Congress in Barcelona. It's called the Tbot, and it pairs with the company's kids smartwatches. The idea is…
Should You Buy Serve Robotics Before March 11?
Serve Robotics (SERV 4.70%) is poised to publish its fourth-quarter results and host an investor conference call after the market closes on March 11. In December, the last-mile-delivery robotics company published a press release announcing that it…
I tried the new Shark UV robot vacuum in my home and it even reveals my dog's drool
Shark PowerDetect UV Reveal Robot Vacuum: Specs Smart home compatibility: Alexa, Google Home I'll be the first to admit, my house doesn't get vacuumed nearly enough. As a family of five, with three very active teenagers and two dogs, the…
I waved at the Honor Robot Phone, and it danced back
Honor's Robot Phone stands out as probably the most preposterously-named device doing the rounds at this year's MWC, but it seemingly is slowly but surely stepping towards being a real product. Honor announced at the show that it'll actually be…
Lenovo's AI Robot Concept Might Be Our First Look At Apple's Next Product Line
At Mobile World Congress 2026, Lenovo went with a bolder approach by sharing several concept products. One of them is the company's AI Workmate, which is a tabletop robot that can help you be more productive. While Lenovo doesn't say if it will…
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