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......»»
Robot crushes man to death after mistaking him for a box
A robot crushed a man to death after apparently mistaking him for a box as he tried to repair it, South Korean media reported on Wednesday......»»
This Shark robot vacuum just had its price slashed from $249 to $129
Walmart's discount for the powerful and convenient Shark ION RV754 robot vacuum makes it very affordable at just $129, which is almost half its original price......»»
Google’s “Web Integrity” Android API could kill “alternative” media clients
Web Integrity pivots to Android, could permanently kill YouTube Vanced-style apps. Enlarge / The little Android robot is watching everything you do. (credit: Aurich Lawson / Getty Images) Google is killing off its propos.....»»
Matic is a $1,795 robot vacuum for people concerned about privacy
Relying on local processing, Matic can see your home and suck up liquid spills. Matic should be able to suck up that spill. [credit:.....»»
Daily deals Nov. 4: MacBooks from $360, AirTag 4-pack for $87, $270 off Roborock Q7 Max Robot Vacuum & Mop, more
Today's top deals include triple-digit savings on the new M3 MacBook Pro for ViP members, $800 off an Awol Vision 4K ultra short throw triple laser projector, and more.Daily deals on MacBooks, AirTags & moreThe AppleInsider crew scours the web for un.....»»
You’ll be shocked how cheap this Roomba is ahead of Black Friday
Amazon has a great deal on an iRobot Roomba 694 robot vacuum with the device at 42% off for a limited time only. Enjoy the easier cleaning......»»
Daily deals Nov. 2: 48% off Apple Watch Series 7, 25% off Google Pixel 7a, NordicTrack Studio Bike 1000 for $250, more
Today's hottest deals include refurbished iPhone models as low as $116, an iRobot Roomba j7+ robot vacuum for $280, 21% off an Amazon Fire 65" Omni Series 4K Smart TV, up to 21% off Sonicare electric toothbrushes, and more.Get an Amazon Fire TV 65-in.....»»
Underwater robot finds new circulation pattern in Antarctic ice shelf
More than merely cracks in the ice, crevasses play an important role in circulating seawater beneath Antarctic ice shelves, potentially influencing their stability, finds Cornell University-led research based on a first-of-its-kind exploration by an.....»»
Boston Dynamics uses ChatGPT to create a robot tour guide
Find out what happened when a team of roboticists powered a robot dog with AI to create a tour guide that talks......»»
Daily deals Oct. 26: $150 off upgraded M2 MacBook Air, iPad 10th Gen $399, 62% off eSIM mobile data credit, more
Today's top deals include MSI gaming desktops and components from $200, an Apple iPad 6 bundle from $140, a LaView bulb security camera for $29, 36% off an OKP Life K2 robot vacuum cleaner, and more.Save $150 on an M2 MacBook AirThe AppleInsider crew.....»»
I sniffed out the best early Black Friday Roomba robot vacuum deals
Grab some help around the house at a discount with these early Black Friday Roomba robot vacuum deals......»»
“Do not open robots,” warns Oregon State amid college food delivery bomb prank
OSU officials isolate food robots after bomb threat, later resolved with an arrest. Enlarge / A 2020 file photo of a Starship Technologies food delivery robot. Food is stored inside the robot's housing during transportation and o.....»»
How often should you replace your robot vacuum?
Robot vacuums are designed to last for several years, though their longevity relies on regular maintenance. Here's how often you should think about upgrading......»»
Matter adds support for fridges, air purifiers, robot vacuums, and more with massive 1.2 update
The Matter 1.2 update is now available, bringing the interoperability standard to nine new device types -- including robot vacuums, air purifiers, and more......»»
Matter 1.2 finally adds robot vacuums & fridges to HomeKit
After months with nothing from Matter's regulatory body, the home automation spec has been updated to 1.2, bringing compatibility with nine new accessory types including robot vacuum cleaners and appliances.Roborock's vacuums could soon work with Hom.....»»
Eureka: With GPT-4 overseeing training, robots can learn much faster
GPU-based physics simulator speeds up reality by "1,000x" while GPT-4 calls the shots. Enlarge / In this still captured from a video provided by Nvidia, a simulated robot hand learns pen tricks, trained by Eureka, using simultane.....»»
The Narwal Freo robot vac cleans so carefully, you’ll want to leave a tip
The Narwal Freo may be slow, but it does an incredible job vacuuming and mopping, if you're willing to keep an eye on it......»»
Dealmaster: OLED TVs, Apple gear, a robot vacuum, and more
Holiday deals are already here, apparently. Enlarge / LG C3 OLED TV mounted in a living room. (credit: Best Buy/LG) Like it or not, holiday shopping season isn't that far off, and we're already seeing deals rev up for te.....»»
Amazon’s new humanoid robot will not take human jobs, company insists
It looks like a human and it moves like a human but Amazon insists its latest robot will not replace workers at its warehouses but instead work alongside them......»»
Daily deals Oct. 19: $1,100 off 16" MacBook Pro, $150 off LG UltraFine 5K monitor, Roborock S7 robot vacuum $349, more
Today's top deals include up to 41% off Samsung monitors, Apple Watch Series 6 from $157, 41% off Skullcandy Hesh wireless headphones, 42% off a Roborock S7 robot vacuum & mop, 29% off a Hisense 65" 4K Google Smart TV, and more.Save $1,100 on a 2021.....»»