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Russia’s Yandex lays off two dozen US-based workers from its robot and self-driving teamsRussia’s Yandex lays off two dozen US-based workers from its robot and self-driving teams
Want to make robots run faster? Try letting AI take controlWant to make robots run faster? Try letting AI take control
Scientists are building an AI-powered robot to take apart your phoneScientists are building an AI-powered robot to take apart your phone
The US is testing robot patrol dogs on its bordersThe US is testing robot patrol dogs on its borders
This robot gripper is delicate enough to pick up an egg yolk without breaking itThis robot gripper is delicate enough to pick up an egg yolk without breaking it
Elon Musk says ‘don’t forget about my robots’ as Roadster, Semi, Cybertruck deadlines slipElon Musk says ‘don’t forget about my robots’ as Roadster, Semi, Cybertruck deadlines slip
Boston Dynamics’ most boring robot is getting a sensible job unloading trucksBoston Dynamics’ most boring robot is getting a sensible job unloading trucks
Hyundai imagines a world in which it has turned everything into a robotHyundai imagines a world in which it has turned everything into a robot
Today I learned about the attempts to make goldfish mech suitsToday I learned about the attempts to make goldfish mech suits
Here’s a home robot that actually looks useful: a self-driving shelfHere’s a home robot that actually looks useful: a self-driving shelf
Merry Christmas: The Boston Dynamics dog has learned how to be Solid SnakeMerry Christmas: The Boston Dynamics dog has learned how to be Solid Snake
Hyundai’s new four-wheeled robot is designed to carry anything you want it toHyundai’s new four-wheeled robot is designed to carry anything you want it to
Sony shows off a robot grabber, 4K OLED panels for VR, and moreSony shows off a robot grabber, 4K OLED panels for VR, and more
A humanoid robot makes eerily lifelike facial expressionsA humanoid robot makes eerily lifelike facial expressions
iRobot Roomba update uses AI to avoid knocking over your Christmas treeiRobot Roomba update uses AI to avoid knocking over your Christmas tree
Alphabet is putting its prototype robots to work cleaning up around Google’s officesAlphabet is putting its prototype robots to work cleaning up around Google’s offices
Boston Dynamics’ Spot robot looks like a scary Jim Henson puppet in this Rolling Stones tributeBoston Dynamics’ Spot robot looks like a scary Jim Henson puppet in this Rolling Stones tribute
This Raspberry Pi add-on lets you control Lego robotsThis Raspberry Pi add-on lets you control Lego robots
They’re putting guns on robot dogs nowThey’re putting guns on robot dogs now
This bipedal robot uses propeller arms to slackline and skateboardThis bipedal robot uses propeller arms to slackline and skateboard
Amazon is hijacking our emotions to put robots in our homesAmazon is hijacking our emotions to put robots in our homes
Before Astro, these were the robots people invited homeBefore Astro, these were the robots people invited home
Honda is doubling down on rockets, robots, and flying carsHonda is doubling down on rockets, robots, and flying cars
Amazon Astro is ‘terrible’ and will ‘throw itself down’ stairs, developers reportedly claimAmazon Astro is ‘terrible’ and will ‘throw itself down’ stairs, developers reportedly claim
Say hello to Astro, Alexa on wheels

Amazon’s long-awaited home robot is here

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Here’s the deluge of announcements from Amazon’s fall devices eventHere’s the deluge of announcements from Amazon’s fall devices event
Gitamini is a cute, compact, cargo-carrying robot that will follow you around like a dogGitamini is a cute, compact, cargo-carrying robot that will follow you around like a dog
Need to trap a Roomba? You don’t need anything more sophisticated than a rugNeed to trap a Roomba? You don’t need anything more sophisticated than a rug
iRobot’s newest Roomba uses AI to avoid dog poopiRobot’s newest Roomba uses AI to avoid dog poop
The time a human-driven car ran over an autonomous robotThe time a human-driven car ran over an autonomous robot
Don’t overthink it: Elon Musk’s Tesla Bot is a jokeDon’t overthink it: Elon Musk’s Tesla Bot is a joke
Boston Dynamics shows how bipedal Atlas robot flips, vaults, and falls over in latest videosBoston Dynamics shows how bipedal Atlas robot flips, vaults, and falls over in latest videos
CyberDog is a new ominous-looking robot from XiaomiCyberDog is a new ominous-looking robot from Xiaomi
Starship Technologies’ delivery robots are coming to more college campuses this fallStarship Technologies’ delivery robots are coming to more college campuses this fall
Robot arranges 100,000 dominoes into a Super Mario Bros. mural in one dayRobot arranges 100,000 dominoes into a Super Mario Bros. mural in one day
Could you beat this bipedal robot’s 5K run time?Could you beat this bipedal robot’s 5K run time?
Google parent Alphabet launches Intrinsic: a new company to build software for industrial robotsGoogle parent Alphabet launches Intrinsic: a new company to build software for industrial robots
Robot collision at Ocado warehouse near London sparks fire, delaying customer ordersRobot collision at Ocado warehouse near London sparks fire, delaying customer orders
Go read how Pepper was a very bad robotGo read how Pepper was a very bad robot
Boston Dynamics’ Spot robot challenges BTS to a boy band dance-off in latest videoBoston Dynamics’ Spot robot challenges BTS to a boy band dance-off in latest video

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