Tapo's new robot vacuum and mop promises top performance without the £300+ price tag It might be affordable, but Tapo hasn’t held back on the features T3 · Sep 1
Why Aren't Rick And Morty Properly In Robot Chicken's Adult Swim Special? Seth Green Gave Me The Logical Explanation Geez, Rick, you missed out on one of TV's most glorious crossover episodes. Cinemablend · Aug 31
I Love The Wild Way Paul Bettany And James Spader Sum Up Vision And Ultron’s Dynamic In VisionQuest Just your friendly neighbor psychopath. Cinemablend · Aug 31
Tiny Magnetic Robot Drills Through Real Brain Tissue, Offering a Route to Reach Difficult Brain Lesions A tiny magnetic robot drilled through sheep brain tissue in laboratory tests, offering a possible new way to reach difficult brain lesions. Medical Daily · Aug 31
Global Market: China’s IPO boom gains momentum as AI, robotics fuel investor appetite China’s IPO market is gaining momentum, fuelled by strong investor appetite for AI, robotics and advanced technology companies. Hong Kong and Shanghai have already raised over $54 billion through IPOs and secondary listings in 2026, while blockbuster debuts such as CXMT and Unitree highlight the enthusiasm for tech stocks. The Economic Times · Aug 31
Man uses robot vacuum to covertly record his wife's affair, wins divorce settlement but gets sentenced to prison for making an illegal recording — Husband lands behind bars after counter-suit over privacy rights A Taiwanese man sued his wife for having an affair using recordings from a robot vacuum to prove his case. He won, but got sued by the wife for infringing on her personal privacy and was fined the equivalent of 30% of what he earned as compensation previously. Tom’s Hardware · Aug 31
Faster, higher, funnier: what we learned from China’s robot games Five-day showcase reveals leaps Beijing has made in humanoid tech, but also its limitations as US rivals come up from the rear The Guardian - UK · Aug 29
A 60-Pound Humanoid Robot Removed a Pig's Gallbladder While a Surgeon Worked the Controls Two teleoperated humanoid robots removed gallbladders from live pigs at UC San Diego. Surgeons drove every movement, and autonomy is still years off. Medical Daily · Aug 29
I’ve been testing this robot vacuum with a compact design that takes care of itself for up to 65 days, and it’s quickly become a staple in my home The Roborock Qrevo 2 Pro is a mid-range vacuum that cleans hard floors masterfully, but it’s not the best for pet owners. Tom’s Guide · Aug 28
August ends in heartbreak as the deaths of Peter Cullen, Dolly Parton and Tim Curry leave the entertainment world reeling Social media reacts to the death of a "father figure." We Got This Covered · Aug 27
China Is Building 100,000 Humanoid Robots. They Still Struggle With Basic Jobs. A new report found a widening gap between China's massive investment in humanoid robotics and what the machines can actually accomplish in factories and other workplaces. International Business Times · Aug 27
Piyush Goyal concludes Japan visit, says strong interest by Japanese businesses for India, robotics investment deal takes shape Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Thursday concluded his four-day visit to Japan, saying the trip generated strong interest among Japanese businesses and also produced early investment outcomes, including a potential robotics manufacturing investment in India. The Economic Times · Aug 27
Earlier in 2026, Chinese and Hong Kong researchers built CiliaVine with 50 magnetic cilia to control blood flow. Now, the robot captured tumor cells from all 23 liver cancer patients tested, revealing potential for cancer diagnosis A new robot named CiliaVine manipulates blood flow using magnetic fields. This device successfully captured circulating tumor cells from all tested liver cancer patients. It also demonstrated improved clot breakdown in laboratory models. Researchers coated CiliaVine with antibodies for effective tumor cell capture. The Economic Times · Aug 26
Bill Gates never studied at University of Washington, but it paid him $500 as a teen; 5 decades later, Microsoft co-founder is giving it $540 million Bill Gates never attended the University of Washington, but the school played a surprising role in his early computer journey, paying him $500 as a teenager and giving him valuable access to computers. More than five decades later, the Microsoft co-founder is returning the favor, with the Gates Foundation committing… The Economic Times · Aug 26
The Economic Times · Aug 26 San Francisco woman hires $30-an-hour humanoid robot to make her bed, clean bathroom and vacuum while she controls it from sofa A San Francisco woman hired a humanoid robot for $30 an hour to clean her apartment, with the machine making her bed, cleaning her bathroom and vacuuming while she remotely controlled it from her sofa. The robot was remotely controlled by a human operator, but its performance still sparked criticism…
The Economic Times · Aug 26 An 18-year-old wanted to make advanced robotics cheaper so he built a high-precision sensor that costs less than $25; similar devices can cost hundreds or thousands In a remarkable feat of innovation, eighteen-year-old Frank Lucci has crafted SubArc, a groundbreaking rotary sensor for robotics that retails for less than twenty-five dollars. This compact device is designed to withstand harsh environments, making precision robotics accessible for both students and researchers. Lucci’s vision is to democratize advanced robotics,…
Tom’s Guide · Aug 26 I let the Segway Navimow i215 roam free in my yard for two months — here's how well it cut my lawn The Segway Navimow i215 is a capable robot lawnmower, but it lacks a few features found in less expensive rivals.
Medical Daily · Aug 26 Tiny Light-Powered Robots Can Hunt Down and Collect Bacteria, Offering a New Way to Tackle Harmful Microbes Scientists developed submicrometer robots that use light to move through water, collect bacteria, and transport them to another location.
Motor1 · Aug 26 Robot Ford F-250 Just Shot Down Drones, No Driver Needed An experimental Ford F-250 testbed pairs Forterra’s AutoDrive breaching system with the Edda counter-drone turret to explore future work-truck defenses.
International Business Times UK · Aug 25 Workers Suit up in Motion-Capture Gear as Researchers Train AI Robots to Imitate Intimate Human Movements Somnia Robotics uses motion-capture technology to train AI robots in intimate human movements.
The Independent UK · Aug 25 ‘Robots Right Lane Only’ road sign leaves community baffled The unusual sign is actually the product of a speculative fiction project imagining a future in which robots have taken on the bulk of labor and are demanding equal rights
The Economic Times · Aug 25 In 2022, a Florida workshop was making furniture. 4 years later, 8 rail-mounted robots were printing boat hulls up to 130 feet long in just 9 days, turning digital designs into giant vessels without costly molds A Florida workshop now uses robotic systems for 3D printing large composite boat hulls. This innovative process eliminates expensive traditional molds and speeds up production significantly. The company's facility houses eight industrial robotic systems capable of printing structures up to 40 meters.
The Economic Times · Aug 25 Oak Ridge and Tennessee used 3 robotic welding arms to print a 3-by-5-foot steel pressure vessel, tackling America’s forging shortage; the program now targets nuclear parts weighing 10,000 pounds or more American labs are pioneering the use of 3D printing to manufacture large nuclear components, aiming to sidestep the limitations of traditional forging techniques. A recent showcase featured a robust steel pressure vessel crafted by advanced robotic systems. This innovation holds promise in resolving supply chain challenges within the energy and…
International Business Times · Aug 25 China's Humanoid Robots Are Learning to Fight. Developer Says Robot Soldiers Are Only 5 to 10 Years Away. China is hosting the 2026 World Humanoid Robot Games in Beijing, where more than 2,000 robots from 16 countries are competing.
The Economic Times · Aug 25 Global Market: Unitree’s 45% share slump raises bubble concerns after blockbuster Shanghai debut Unitree shares have plunged 45% since their blockbuster Shanghai debut, raising concerns over speculative excess and retail investor risks. The humanoid robot maker’s stock surged 460% above its IPO price on listing day, briefly valuing it at $66 billion. The sharp reversal has intensified questions over IPO pricing and technology…