CMU teaches its snake robot to swim
The snake robot has been something of an institution in the Carnegie Mellon robotics labs. Every time I visit the school, the biomimetic robot has seemingly learned a new trick. This week, the school announced it has added swimming to the list. Testi.....»»
Lion brothers in search of mates just set a record for longest known swim
Brothers Jacob and Tibu braved hungry hippos and crocodiles to make the crossing. Enlarge / The intrepid three-legged lion Jacob and his brother Tibu prepare for a hunt. (credit: Alexander Braczkowski) On February 4, sc.....»»
Gemini AI is making robots in the office far more useful
Lost in an unfamiliar office building, big box store, or warehouse? Just ask the nearest robot for directions......»»
Lion with nine lives breaks record with longest swim in predator-infested waters
A record-breaking swim by two lion brothers across a predator-infested African river has been documented in a study co-led by Griffith University and Northern Arizona University......»»
Gurman: Table-top robot will be Apple’s first home device with Apple Intelligence features
When Apple Intelligence launches later this year, it will be exclusive to these iPhones, Macs, and iPads. Even features like the new Siri won’t be coming to modern products like the HomePod, Watch, or Vision Pro. The upgraded Siri’s absence fr.....»»
Best Prime Day Robot Vacuum deals in 2024: Roomba, Eufy and more
Prime Day is soon and we've taken a look at some of the best deals that are available early or otherwise. Learn more here......»»
Amazon is bricking $2,350 Astro robots 10 months after release
Amazon giving refunds for business bot, will focus on home version instead. (credit: Amazon) Amazon is bricking all Astro for Business robots on September 25. It first released the robot about eight months ago as a secur.....»»
Getting bacteria into line: Physicists use magnetic fields to manipulate bacterial behavior
Researchers at Finland's Aalto University have found a way to use magnets to line up bacteria as they swim. The approach offers more than just a way to nudge bacteria into order—it also provides a useful tool for a wide range of research, such as w.....»»
Adult Swim will delist 4 PC games later this month
Warner Bros. Discovery, parent company of Adult Swim, will delist four more indies from Steam after beginning its spree in March......»»
The iRobot robot vacuum and mop combo is on sale today
The iRobot Roomba Combo i5, which functions as both a robot vacuum and a robot mop, is on sale from Crutchfield for only $230 following a huge $120 discount......»»
The cheapest Roomba model just got a $95 discount
The iRobot Roomba 694 is already a pretty affordable robot vacuum, but with this $95 discount from Crutchfield, you can get it for even cheaper at just $180......»»
The missing puzzle piece: A striking new snake species from the Arabian Peninsula
Researchers have discovered a new distinctive and secretive snake species in the Hejaz region of Saudi Arabia......»»
Fully automated detection robot promotes efficient soil testing
A research team developed new equipment that achieved fully automatic and unmanned detection of soil nutrients (such as organic matter, available potassium, available phosphorus) and heavy metals (including Pb, Cd, Hg, As, Cr). They named it High Thr.....»»
This new robot vacuum competes with rivals nearly twice its price
Available for less than $600, the Yeedi C12 Pro Plus is a surprisngly robust robot vacuum capable of handling both carpets and hard floors......»»
Hyundai and others see hydrogen coupled with autonomy on trucking horizon
Hydrogen power and robot drivers might be a potent long-distance tandem that fuels the future of trucking. One such prototype was shown off by Hyundai and Plus at ACT Expo last week......»»
Fish are adapting to weightlessness on the Chinese space station
Four zebrafish are alive and well after nearly a month in space aboard China's Tiangong space station. As part of an experiment testing the development of vertebrates in microgravity, the fish live and swim within a small habitat aboard the station......»»
The Shark AI Ultra robot vacuum is 42% off in this INSANE DEAL!
If you’re lazy and can’t be bothered to constantly vacuum your home, then this Shark robot vacuum cleaner deal is worth checking out. The post The Shark AI Ultra robot vacuum is 42% off in this INSANE DEAL! appeared first on Phandroid......»»
This shark self-emptying robot vacuum is $100 off for Memorial Day
Self-emptying robot vacuums are great, and this early Memorial Day deal on the Shark Matrix knocks $100 off the usual price......»»
Jenny Young and the story of Brooklyn Robot Foundry
“I’m not selling kits; I’m selling a service.” Jenny Young is a mechanical engineer who founded Brooklyn Robot Factory thirteen years ago to bring hands-on learning experiences to kids in schools and afterschool programs. Her.....»»
Droplets that swim toward dissolution could inspire fluid microbots
Researchers discovered that microscopic liquid droplets swim toward solvent conditions that favor their dissolution. This mechanism may underlie some transport processes within living cells, and could be exploited to develop fluid micro robots......»»
Dreame X40 Ultra vs. Roborock S8 MaxV Ultra: Which is the best premium robot vacuum?
They both carry the term ultra in their name, but which is truly the best robot vacuum -- the Dreame X40 Ultra or Roborock S8 MaxV Ultra? Here's what to know......»»