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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 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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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.
To Infinity and Beyond, Again: Meet the Toy Story Buzz Lightyear Robot
Buzz Lightyear from Toy Story joins the Robosen lineup of voice-controlled bots including Optimus Prime, Grimlock, and Megatron.
How to Watch and What to Expect From Tesla's Oct. 10 'Cybercab' Robotaxi Reveal
Can Tesla catch up to its robotaxi rivals and convince people to hop into an autonomous Tesla running on FSD? We'll find out more tonight.
Apple's Rumored Robot May Ditch Siri for a More Human-Like AI Personality
Apple 'is working on another human-like interface based on generative AI,' Bloomberg reports.
Apple Ramps Up Smart Home Robot Project
Apple shifts its focus to a tabletop robot with a display, which sounds similar to Amazon's Echo lineup. Apple's version, however, could cost $1,000.
Figure's Humanoid Robot Gets a Sleek Upgrade
BMW recently tested the Figure 02 at its South Carolina factory, where it handled and inserted sheet metal. The robot is also getting a ChatGPT integration.
