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Waymo hires engineers from shuttered robot startup Anki to work on its self-driving trucksWaymo hires engineers from shuttered robot startup Anki to work on its self-driving trucks
LG tries to bring webOS to cars, robots, and the smart home with new partnershipLG tries to bring webOS to cars, robots, and the smart home with new partnership
iRobot acquired education-focused company Root RoboticsiRobot acquired education-focused company Root Robotics
This robot ‘duck’ could help Japanese rice farmers keep paddy fields clear of weedsThis robot ‘duck’ could help Japanese rice farmers keep paddy fields clear of weeds
They welcomed a robot into their family, now they’re mourning its death
That video of a robot getting beaten is fake, but feeling sorry for machines is no jokeThat video of a robot getting beaten is fake, but feeling sorry for machines is no joke
Boston Dynamics prepares to launch its first commercial robot: SpotBoston Dynamics prepares to launch its first commercial robot: Spot
iRobot’s new cleaning robots can team up to vacuum and mop your houseiRobot’s new cleaning robots can team up to vacuum and mop your house
I would like to adopt this friendly robot pogo stick pleaseI would like to adopt this friendly robot pogo stick please
Ford’s vision for package delivery is a robot that folds up into the back of a self-driving carFord’s vision for package delivery is a robot that folds up into the back of a self-driving car
Meet Doggo: Stanford’s cute open-source four-legged robotMeet Doggo: Stanford’s cute open-source four-legged robot
Facebook is experimenting with robots to push its AI research forwardFacebook is experimenting with robots to push its AI research forward
This robot hits you in real life when you get hit in VRThis robot hits you in real life when you get hit in VR
Amazon’s latest warehouse machine demonstrates the slow drip of automationAmazon’s latest warehouse machine demonstrates the slow drip of automation
Robot butlers operated by remote workers are coming to do your choresRobot butlers operated by remote workers are coming to do your chores
Robot farming startup Iron Ox has started selling its produce in CaliforniaRobot farming startup Iron Ox has started selling its produce in California
Amazon says fully automated shipping warehouses are at least a decade awayAmazon says fully automated shipping warehouses are at least a decade away
Robot toy company Anki is going out of businessRobot toy company Anki is going out of business
Boston Dynamics’ SpotMini robot can haul vehicles, tooBoston Dynamics’ SpotMini robot can haul vehicles, too
Walmart is hiring more robots to replace human tasks like cleaning floors and scanning inventoryWalmart is hiring more robots to replace human tasks like cleaning floors and scanning inventory
Blue the robot could be the AI-powered workhorse of the futureBlue the robot could be the AI-powered workhorse of the future
Boston Dynamics’ updated Handle robot will beat you at warehouse JengaBoston Dynamics’ updated Handle robot will beat you at warehouse Jenga
Alexa’s chief scientist thinks the assistant needs a robot body to understand the worldAlexa’s chief scientist thinks the assistant needs a robot body to understand the world
Google is taking a cautious step back into the world of roboticsGoogle is taking a cautious step back into the world of robotics
Japan unveils robot assistants for 2020 OlympicsJapan unveils robot assistants for 2020 Olympics
Robot valets are now parking cars in one of France’s busiest airportsRobot valets are now parking cars in one of France’s busiest airports
This robot gripper looks like a wilted flower, but it can lift 100 times its own weightThis robot gripper looks like a wilted flower, but it can lift 100 times its own weight
Why hospitals shouldn’t use telepresence robots to deliver devastating newsWhy hospitals shouldn’t use telepresence robots to deliver devastating news
Dying social robot Jibo goes out with a song and a danceDying social robot Jibo goes out with a song and a dance
MIT’s Mini Cheetah robot can do backflips nowMIT’s Mini Cheetah robot can do backflips now
FedEx unveils autonomous delivery robotFedEx unveils autonomous delivery robot
Robot squeezes suspected nuclear fuel debris in Fukushima reactorRobot squeezes suspected nuclear fuel debris in Fukushima reactor
Sony’s new Aibo now comes in chocolateSony’s new Aibo now comes in chocolate
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Robots will deliver food and drinks to George Mason University studentsRobots will deliver food and drinks to George Mason University students
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Amazon warehouse workers are getting utility belts that ward off robotsAmazon warehouse workers are getting utility belts that ward off robots
Stop & Shop is testing self-driving mini grocery storesStop & Shop is testing self-driving mini grocery stores
Japan’s robot hotel lays off half the robots after they created more work for humansJapan’s robot hotel lays off half the robots after they created more work for humans
Ford’s robot butt for testing car seats can now sweatFord’s robot butt for testing car seats can now sweat
Robot dogs are the weirdest package delivery system we’ve seenRobot dogs are the weirdest package delivery system we’ve seen

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