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These engineers are trying to rescue a ‘Bookbot’ from the Google graveyardThese engineers are trying to rescue a ‘Bookbot’ from the Google graveyard
Disney teases a flying animatronic Spider-Man for its upcoming Disneyland Avengers CampusDisney teases a flying animatronic Spider-Man for its upcoming Disneyland Avengers Campus
Robots learn to sweat to stop overheatingRobots learn to sweat to stop overheating
Warehouse robots are sharing data to master human jobsWarehouse robots are sharing data to master human jobs
Robot maker Boston Dynamics replaces CEO to prepare for ‘new stage of growth’Robot maker Boston Dynamics replaces CEO to prepare for ‘new stage of growth’
This clever R/C car leans and drifts like it weighs tons, not poundsThis clever R/C car leans and drifts like it weighs tons, not pounds
Roomba’s robot vacuum could grow arms in the near futureRoomba’s robot vacuum could grow arms in the near future
This real-life Transformer might be one of the coolest robot toys ever madeThis real-life Transformer might be one of the coolest robot toys ever made
Samsung’s new Ballie robot is like a real-life mini BB-8Samsung’s new Ballie robot is like a real-life mini BB-8
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This walking package-delivery robot is now for saleThis walking package-delivery robot is now for sale
Anki’s toy robots are being saved from a digital deathAnki’s toy robots are being saved from a digital death
There’s a robot cat you can back on KickstarterThere’s a robot cat you can back on Kickstarter
This flying robot vacuum overcomes the Roomba’s biggest weakness: stairsThis flying robot vacuum overcomes the Roomba’s biggest weakness: stairs
This robot lets you remotely surveil your cat and track its daily step countThis robot lets you remotely surveil your cat and track its daily step count
Alphabet X’s new Everyday Robot project wants to build robots that can learn from the world around themAlphabet X’s new Everyday Robot project wants to build robots that can learn from the world around them
This transforming drone can be fired straight out of a cannonThis transforming drone can be fired straight out of a cannon
With new APIs, Sony’s robot dog could be the smart home assistant you’ve always wantedWith new APIs, Sony’s robot dog could be the smart home assistant you’ve always wanted
Security robots are mobile surveillance devices, not human replacementsSecurity robots are mobile surveillance devices, not human replacements
Adidas to end robotic shoe production in Germany and the USAdidas to end robotic shoe production in Germany and the US
It’s that time of year again — fall is here and packs of robot dogs are frolicking in the leavesIt’s that time of year again — fall is here and packs of robot dogs are frolicking in the leaves
Watch these robot blocks cluster together with a hive mindWatch these robot blocks cluster together with a hive mind
OpenAI’s AI-powered robot learned how to solve a Rubik’s cube one-handedOpenAI’s AI-powered robot learned how to solve a Rubik’s cube one-handed
Remote-controlled scooters are coming, and Tortoise is (slowly) leading the chargeRemote-controlled scooters are coming, and Tortoise is (slowly) leading the charge
Gita, the cargo robot from the makers of Vespa, is going on sale for $3,250Gita, the cargo robot from the makers of Vespa, is going on sale for $3,250
Watch a two-legged robot balance and spin thanks to drone propellersWatch a two-legged robot balance and spin thanks to drone propellers
Boston Dynamics’ Atlas can now do an impressive gymnastics routineBoston Dynamics’ Atlas can now do an impressive gymnastics routine
New York City mayor and 2020 presidential candidate Bill de Blasio wants a robot taxNew York City mayor and 2020 presidential candidate Bill de Blasio wants a robot tax
Foxconn’s first announced product for its Wisconsin factory is an airport coffee robotFoxconn’s first announced product for its Wisconsin factory is an airport coffee robot
We dug up more about Roomba maker iRobot’s first autonomous lawnmowerWe dug up more about Roomba maker iRobot’s first autonomous lawnmower
Double’s new telepresence robot now drives you around like you’re a SimDouble’s new telepresence robot now drives you around like you’re a Sim
If you attack a robot, it might photograph you in the actIf you attack a robot, it might photograph you in the act
YouTube bans robot fighting videos for animal cruelty roughly 10 years too soonYouTube bans robot fighting videos for animal cruelty roughly 10 years too soon
Scientists develop robotic shorts that make it easier to walk and runScientists develop robotic shorts that make it easier to walk and run
Amazon is now delivering packages in Southern California with its Scout robotsAmazon is now delivering packages in Southern California with its Scout robots
San Francisco gives Postmates permit to test sidewalk delivery robotsSan Francisco gives Postmates permit to test sidewalk delivery robots
DARPA’s Squad X project pairs Marines and robots to eliminate the fog of warDARPA’s Squad X project pairs Marines and robots to eliminate the fog of war
Boston Dynamics’ robots are preparing to leave the lab — is the world ready?
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This last-mile delivery startup wants to put robots in bike lanesThis last-mile delivery startup wants to put robots in bike lanes
The US Army will test armored robotic vehicles in 2020The US Army will test armored robotic vehicles in 2020
Amazon continues work on mobile home robot as it preps new high-end Echo, says reportAmazon continues work on mobile home robot as it preps new high-end Echo, says report

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