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Delivery Robots Have a Mapping Problem
Four-wheeled delivery robots from companies like Serve Robotics face the kind of congestion that doesn't show up on live traffic maps. Here's what it takes to have a robot bring you your pizza.
Honor Teases New Humanoid Robots, First Model Will Arrive at MWC 2026
The Chinese smartphone brand revealed a teaser clip for its upcoming service robot.
Tesla to Stop Making Model S and X, Plans to Focus on Optimus Robots
On an earnings call, CEO Elon Musk confirmed that current owners will see support 'for as long as people have the vehicles.'
Dephy's $4,500 Robotic Exoskeleton Gave Me Superhuman Walking Powers
The Sidekick robotic mobility assistant is sort of like an e-bike, but for walking, lifting your heels with every step and acting like an extra calf muscle. I was the first journalist to try it at CES.
Amazon Astro Review
Equal parts security camera, smart display, and robot pet, the endearing Amazon Astro is a useful and fun addition to your home—if you can get one.
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Oops. Russia's First Humanoid Robot Face-Plants Onstage, CEO Calls It a Win
Shortly after taking its first steps in front of the world, the Aidol takes a tumble and gets dragged offstage by its human handlers.
This $20K Robot Can Do Your Chores, But Has a Big Potential Privacy Trade-Off
1X Technologies' Neo home robot can unload your dishwasher, but more complicated tasks involve a company employee remotely 'supervising' a session while the robot works.
Nike's Robot-Assisted Shoes Aim to Help You Run, Walk Farther With Less Effort
The robotic gear can help a regular user run a mile in 10 to 12 minutes, Nike says.
Amazon Reportedly Wants Robots to Replace 600,000 Human Hires
Amazon's robot push promises to cut costs and automate operations at warehouses, according to The New York Times. Amazon says it's a 'misleading picture of our plans.'
Figure AI's New Humanoid Robot Can Fold Your Clothes, Do the Dishes
It might also take jobs that Figure AI deems 'unsafe and undesirable.'
Neuralink User Taps Brain Chip to Control a Robot Arm
Neuralink patient Nick Wray demonstrates how the brain chip lets him control a robot arm to take a drink from a cup.
Robot Uprising? Amazon Now Has 1 Million Robots in Its Warehouses
Amazon might soon have more robots than human workers.
Amazon Is Prepping for a Future Where Robots Replace Human Delivery Drivers
The company is reportedly constructing a 'humanoid park' in San Francisco where robots will ride on Rivian EVs and jump out to drop off packages.
You Can Soon Own a Humanoid Robot for Just $3,000
Hugging Face’s new HopeJR, planned for limited release later this year, is over $10,000 cheaper than some comparable models from rival manufacturers.
I Controlled a Wheelchair With My Mind (Well, I Think I Did)
NTT Research is leveraging AI to read brainwaves more accurately. I strapped on its Wearable Sensing DSI-24 headset to see if I could use it to control a wheelchair with my thoughts.
Chinese Robots Can't Outrun Human Marathoners Just Yet
Though many humanoid robots finished a 13-mile race through the Chinese capital, others were beset by technical difficulties—or failed at the starting line.
Samsung's Gemini-Enhanced Ballie Home Robot Launches This Summer
The Gemini integration will allow the home robot to process audio and video inputs, visual data from its camera, and data from its sensors, Samsung says.
Meta Betting on AI-Powered Humanoid Robots
Meta reportedly plans to develop software that can power robots built by other companies—like Android does for smartphones—rather than launching its own Meta-branded robot.
Grubhub Is Bringing Autonomous Delivery Robots to More College Campuses
Grubhub deploys Avride's robots at Ohio State and Starship's robots at Colorado State.
Artwork by Humanoid Robot Sells for $1M at Auction, Exceeding Expectations
A robot named Ai-Da used its algorithms, camera vision, and robotic arm to create a portrait of AI pioneer Alan Turing. Sotheby's thought it would go for a max of $180,000.
