In a laboratory in Connecticut, a palm-sized silicone robot scrunches up its body to inch forward in a caterpillar-like motion. A brick tips over onto its leg, trapping it as it struggles to move on.

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I used to mop and vacuum my home at least once a week to keep up, but in the year-and-a-half that I’ve been testing robot vacuums, I’ve been able to cut that down by about one or two cleaning ...

Nvidia unveils generative AI tools, simulation and perception workflows for robotics development Nvidia has unveiled a range ...

In 2015, a jovial three-foot-tall robot with pool noodles for arms set out on what seemed like a simple mission. Using the kindness of strangers, this machine, called “hitchBOT” would spend ...

Sparsh, Digit 360 and Digit Plexus, the three research artifacts released by Meta, focus on touch perception, robot dexterity and human-robot interaction. Meta is also releasing PARTNR a new benchmark ...

At Tesla's recent We, Robot event, the company unveiled the latest iteration of its humanoid robot, Optimus, sparking instant comparisons with Sonny, the robot protagonist from the 2004 movie I ...

A roving robot will now satisfy student's cravings. Curiosity on the U of M campus grows as students and staff get their first robot deliveries with a dose of Sabrina Carpenter. The robots are ...

Tesla unveiled a self-driving taxi during the electric car giant's "We, Robot" event Thursday night, paving the path for what CEO Elon Musk has bet will drive long-term growth for the electric ...

Thankfully, robot vacuums can take on some of the legwork to minimize how often you manually clean. Our pick for the best robot vacuum for pet hair is the iRobot Roomba j7+, a mighty but compact ...

After just two-and-a-half weeks in theaters, The Wild Robot is now available to buy and rent online—for a premium price. Written and directed by Chris Sanders (also known for writing and directi ...

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