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Samsung's Ballie Robot Is at Your Service (If You Don't Trip Over It)
The yellow spherical Ballie robot can patrol your home, act as a fitness assistant, and record 'special moments.' At CES, Samsung also showed off a virtual personal trainer who can monitor your workout via leg sensors. It's early days for both products, though.
Save $185 on a Refurbished iRobot Roomba 860 Robot Vacuum
Kiss your dirty floors goodbye with a certified refurbished iRobot Roomba 860 robot vacuum, which you can grab for just $264.99 at Amazon.
Samsung Prepares Neon AI for CES Debut
A Samsung exec and an award-winning director have been tweeting about a new 'artificial intelligence being' coming from the electronics maker within the next few weeks.
Pizza at CES Will Be Made by a Robot
The Picnic robot can produce 300 customized 12-inch pizzas every hour.
iRobot Roomba i7+ Is $300 Off on Amazon, Its Lowest Price Ever
Many vacuums have been designed to specifically tackle pesky pet hair, though few are as impressive as the iRobot Roomba i7+. Normally $999.99, it's on sale now for $699.
Deals: iRobot Roomba 675, 5TB Hard Drive, SimpliSafe System
The Roomba 675 is back at just $200. Plus, the 5TB WD Elements portable hard drive is just $100, and you can save 50 percent on the SimpliSafe 8-piece home security system.
Can the Guardian XO Exoskeleton Save Your Back and Joints?Â
The Guardian XO robotic exoskeleton from Sarcos merges man with machine, giving the person inside super-human strength and reducing wear and tear on the body.
This Robot Helps Kids Relax at the Doctor's Office
Doctors have used everything from cartoons to bubbles to help distract kids during procedures, and Dr. Tanya Beran, founder of RXRobots, wants to add the MEDi robot to the mix.
Robot Police Dogs Are Starting to Become a Reality
It turns out Boston Dynamics has been leasing its four-legged Spot robot to local state police for bomb squad purposes. But the ACLU is concerned the same technology could be misused or even weaponized.
Pre-Black Friday Deal: Save Big on Robovac, Echo Dot Bundles
Ecovacs makes some of our favorite robot vacuums, and as luck would have it, two are starring in a pre-Black Friday Amazon promotion.
Adidas' Robot Speedfactories to Close in US, Germany
Both factories will stop manufacturing running shoes by April 2020, but the same robot and automation tech will be deployed in Asia to speed up production.
Deals: Eufy RoboVac 35C, Dell Inspiron 13 7000, More
Today you can save $120 on the Eufy Robovac 35C, almost $650 on the Dell Inspiron 13 7000 laptop, and $39 on the Anker Zolo Liberty true wireless earbuds.
BB-8 Has a New Sibling: Meet Misty II, the $3,000 Customizable Robot
On sale today, this personable robot from Ian Bernstein, who created the Sphero and BB-8 robots, offers up some neat programmable skills.
Save $180 on the Shark Ion Robot Vacuum Cleaning System
Designed for pet hair, this system includes a robot vacuum plus a built-in hand vacuum for hard-to-reach places. It's on sale at Walmart right now for $269, or 40 percent off.
Robot Servants (and Fictional Movie Solutions) Would Be Just Fine With Most People
A survey of 2,000 people reveals exactly what they're willing to let future robots take over—and it was most of the gross stuff you'd expect.
Today Only: Save 32 Percent on Eufy RoboVac 15C Robot Vacuum
The Eufy RoboVac 15C, which is designed for hard floors to medium-pile carpets, normally costs $249.99, but is on sale today only for $169.99, an 80 or 32 percent discount.
Mabu the Pint-Sized Robot Wants to Manage Your Health
Mabu is about the size of a kitchen appliance and assists with day-to-day healthcare needs through daily 'conversations.' Dr. Cory Kidd, founder and CEO at Catalia Health, explains.
Boston Dynamics Now Leasing Its Robot Dog 'Spot'
Unfortunately, the product won't be available as a pet. Boston Dynamics is selling the Spot to select industries in oil and gas, entertainment, research, in addition to public safety.
Today Only: Snag This Robot Vacuum for Less Than $100
Normally $199.95, the Coredy robot vacuum cleaner with 1400pa max suction power is available right now for just $99.95. That's one of the lowest prices we've seen on any robovac.
Deals: Ecovacs Deebot N79S Only $150, $99 24-Inch Dell Monitor
Today you can score the popular Ecovacs Deebot N79S robot vacuum for just $150, the 24-inch Dell SE2419H 1080p IPS monitor for only $99, and some other great tech deals.
