Vector arrives as a direct response to Tesla Optimus, a different conceptual approach to the role robots could play for us ...

Vector rocket hardware can be seen in this undated file photo. The Tucson, Arizona, company announced Aug. 9 it was suspending operations and replacing its chief executive amid funding problems.

There are plenty smarter and cheaper connected devices out there, but none of them will be your friend. Vector will. If I was reviewing Anki’s Vector as just another smart speaker or Alexa-enabled ...