Here Come the Underdogs of the Robot Olympics
Can a scrappy team of robotics undergrads play to win against the best-funded labs in the world? At the Darpa Challenge, it’s anyone’s game......»»
This robot vacuum just had its price slashed from $199 to $79
The iHome AutoVac Juno robot vacuum is on sale from Walmart at $120 off, slashing its price to $79. It has a three-brush system and a runtime of 100 minutes......»»
Amazon to spend $1 billion on startups that combine AI with robots
“We’re also a long way off from replacing all humans.” Enlarge / Digit, a bipedal robot, is being tested at an Amazon facility in the US. (credit: Financial Times) Amazon’s $1 billion industrial innovation fund.....»»
Texas airport to 420-pound security robot
The same 420-pound security robot that recently ended a deployment at a New York City subway station will now provide a similar service at a Texas airport......»»
Ends tonight: This Shark self-emptying robot vacuum is $200 off
The Shark Matrix RV2320S, a self-emptying robot vacuum that will keep your floors clean, is available from Best Buy with a $200 discount, but not for long......»»
This AI-powered robot dog looks like something from The Terminator
Domo Arigato, Roboto Doggo. Tecno Mobile has announced the Dynamic 1, an AI-enhanced robot dog for your household......»»
Does hosting the Olympics, the World Cup or other major sports events really pay off?
After a long battle, Paris's beloved bouquinistes will be staying put this summer. The decision, announced on 13 February by the French government, came after considerable public backlash to the police prefecture's original plan to move part of the i.....»»
How to build your own robot friend: Making AI education more accessible
From smart virtual assistants and self-driving cars to digital health and fraud prevention systems, AI technology is transforming almost every aspect of our daily lives—and education is no different. For all its promise, the rise of AI, like any ne.....»»
America returns spaceship to the Moon, a private sector first
For the first time since the Apollo era, an American spaceship has landed on the Moon: an uncrewed commercial robot, funded by NASA to pave the way for US astronauts to return to Earth's cosmic neighbor later this decade......»»
New realistic computer model will help robots collect moon dust
A new computer model mimics moon dust so well that it could lead to smoother and safer lunar robot teleoperations. The tool, developed by researchers at the University of Bristol and based at the Bristol Robotics Laboratory, could be used to train as.....»»
Job Interviews with a Robot: Why A.I. is Not Ready to Take Over the Hiring Process
Hilke Schellmann, author of “The Algorithm,” argues that AI-based tools aren’t ready for use in the hiring process. Yet, many large American companies already rely upon them. Hilke Schellmann, author of “The Alg.....»»
A ton of robot vacuums claim to mop, but these 5 hybrids actually do the job
These 2-in-1 robot vacuums do more than drag a damp cloth across the floor. We tested and loved these hybrids from iRobot, Shark, Roborock, and Yeedi. UPDATE: Feb. 21, 2024, 5:00 a.m. EST Roborock, Ecovacs, Eufy, and Samsung debuted new mop.....»»
The best robot vacuum deals this week include 50% off one of the smartest Roombas
Get the Roomba j7 with small obstacle avoidance for $297.99 or the mopping and self-emptying Roborock Q5 Pro+ for $499, plus more of the best robot vacuum deals as of Feb. 21. UPDATE: Feb. 21, 2024, 12:45 p.m. EST This story has been update.....»»
Spinning, magnetic micro-robots help researchers probe immune cell recognition
Researchers at the Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering and the Department of Chemistry at the University of Chicago have engineered tiny, spinning micro-robots that bind to immune cells to probe their function. The robot, or "hexapod," gives sci.....»»
SwitchBot Mini Robot Vacuum K10+ review: Small, but helpful, robot vacuum with incoming Matter support
The SwitchBot K10+ is a small, hard-working robot vacuum that promises to support Matter in a future update. But unless you have the SwitchBot Hub 2, it won't be HomeKit compatible.SwitchBot Mini Robot Vacuum K10+ review: K10+ stationed at its base c.....»»
Vacuum Presidents’ Day deals on upright, robot and cordless vacs
If you need a new vacuum of any kind for your home, you're going to want to make sure that you don't miss the discounts from this year's Presidents' Day deals......»»
Never sweep your floors again with this $99.99 robot vacuum
Get an open-box Eufy RoboVac G30 Robot Vacuum for just $99.99. TL;DR: As of February 13, get an open-box Eufy RoboVac G30 Robot Vacuum for just $99.99 — that's 15% off.What if we told you that you might never have to vacuum or sweep your.....»»
Get the Roomba j7 for a new all-time low price and fall in love with your floors again
The Roomba j7 is 50% off at Amazon on Valentine's Day, meaning you can upgrade to a robot vacuum with smart mapping and small obstacle avoidance for less than $300. SAVE $302: As of Feb. 14, the iRobot Roomba j7 is $297.99, down from $599.99, a.....»»
The best robot vacuum deals this week include a 50% off Roomba deal we"ve never seen before
Get the Roomba j7 with small obstacle avoidance for $297.99 or the mopping and self-emptying Roborock Q5 Pro+ for $479.97, plus more of the best robot vacuum deals as of Feb. 14. UPDATE: Feb. 14, 2024, 12:30 p.m. EST This story has been upd.....»»
Snoop Dogg can"t wait to "shake it up" at the 2024 Olympics
Snoop Dogg talks about his upcoming gig covering the 2024 Olympics in Paris for NBC. Rapper Snoop Dogg is entering a new phase of his storied career, adding "Olympic correspondent" to his resume.In January, NBC announced that Snoop Dogg would b.....»»
Space surgery: Doctors on ground operate robot on ISS for first time
Earth-bound surgeons remotely controlled a small robot aboard the International Space Station over the weekend, conducting the first-ever such surgery in orbit—albeit on rubber bands......»»