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3 things robot vacuum brands don't want you to know, by an experienced reviewer

I've been testing robot vacuums professionally for nearly two years now, and during that time I've reviewed all kinds of different robovacs, from different brands and at different price points.
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A robotics startup cofounder shares why most robots likely won't need legs

Vivian Chu, co-founder and CTO of Diligent Robotics, told BI humanoid robots have potential but are still ways away in the future.Courtesy Diligent Robotics In recent years, the two-legged humanoid ...
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5 Things To Consider Before Buying A Robot Vacuum

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Keeping floors clean can feel like a never-ending challenge, particularly if you live with mess-prone children or pets that shed. Robot ...
MIT Technology Review

How robots learn: A brief, contemporary history

The latest boom in robotics represents a revolution in the way machines have learned to interact with the world.
The Robot Report

Improving mobile robot stability on uneven terrain through vibration monitoring techniques

Vibration sensors can aid in stability and navigation, particularly for field robots in varied terrain, writes a columnist.
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I’m a 25-year-old founder who loves robots but too many humanoids are militant and creepy-looking. Things need to change—just look at Elon Musk

I’m a founder who spends a lot of time around humanoid robots. And while today’s innovation is cutting-edge, the majority of today’s humanoids are militant, aggressively masculine, and plain ...
MIT Technology Review

Humanoid data

Robotics companies want tremendous amounts of data on how we move our hands and limbs, and their tactics are getting strange.