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FCC Cuts Swedish Smart Mower Maker a Break With First Exemption to Robot Ban
Unlike exemptions for drones or Wi-Fi routers, however, there's currently no expiration date on the FCC's conditional approval of Husqvarna Group's robot lawn mowers.
Meet Microduck, a $399 Open-Source Robot That Can Learn New Tricks
The robot comes from AI model platform Hugging Face's Pollen Robotics arm. Preorders open today with shipments slated to arrive before Christmas.
Humanoid Robots Now Run Faster Than Usain Bolt, Can’t Stop Properly
A new 100-meter record was set during the World Humanoid Robot Games this weekend.
Facing Ban, US Seller of Chinese Robots Makes Domestic Manufacturing Push
RoboStore has been a major seller of humanoid robots from Chinese vendor Unitree, but last month, the US banned new foreign-made advanced robots.
NY School District Shelves Plan to Spend $58K on Robot Teaching Assistant
'Sally' from Realbotix was supposed to give students personalized learning support based on the data it stores about them, but the plan is on hold as the district works through privacy concerns.
China Slams US Ban on Foreign-Made Robots, Threatens to Retaliate
In response, the FCC highlights some of the public support for the sudden, White House-backed ban on foreign-made advanced robots and power inverters.
United Airlines Latest Carrier to Ban Humanoid, Animal-Like Robots
The airline follows Southwest and Delta in booting larger bots from passenger cabins and checked luggage.
The FCC's Next Target: Foreign-Made Humanoid Robots and Power Inverters
After banning foreign-made Wi-Fi routers and drones, the FCC cites a White House order to claim that foreign-made advanced robots and power inverters also pose a security risk.
Boston Dynamics Wants Its Robot Dog to Deliver Your Packages
Boston Dynamics envisions its four-legged 'Spot' robot helping human delivery workers, noting the company is already 'in talks with major logistics companies.'
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.
$1,599.99
LG Display Turns Heads With RoboCop-Style OLED Humanoid
For now, it's just a robot head, but this 'Humanoid Display' is meant to show off LG Display's P-OLED screen, which can withstand extreme temperatures, among other things.
Delivery Robots Have a Mapping Problem
Four-wheeled delivery robots from companies like Serve Robotics face the kind of congestion that doesn't show up on live traffic maps. Here's what it takes to have a robot bring you your pizza.
Honor Teases New Humanoid Robots, First Model Will Arrive at MWC 2026
The Chinese smartphone brand revealed a teaser clip for its upcoming service robot.
Tesla to Stop Making Model S and X, Plans to Focus on Optimus Robots
On an earnings call, CEO Elon Musk confirmed that current owners will see support 'for as long as people have the vehicles.'
Dephy's $4,500 Robotic Exoskeleton Gave Me Superhuman Walking Powers
The Sidekick robotic mobility assistant is sort of like an e-bike, but for walking, lifting your heels with every step and acting like an extra calf muscle. I was the first journalist to try it at CES.
Oops. Russia's First Humanoid Robot Face-Plants Onstage, CEO Calls It a Win
Shortly after taking its first steps in front of the world, the Aidol takes a tumble and gets dragged offstage by its human handlers.
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.'
