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Save 25 Percent on the Neato Botvac D6 Robot Vacuum
The Neato Robotics D6 smart robot vacuum uses laser technology to ensure a deep clean. Typically $729.99, this high-end robovac is available now for $549.99.
Arque Is a Wearable Robotic Tail for Better Balance
The tail acts like a pendulum, reacting to the movement of the person wearing it to ensure they keep their balance. It could prove especially useful for the elderly.
Amazon Has Some Great Deals on Ecovacs Robovacs Right Now
Don't miss this chance to snag the Deebot 500 for just $189.99 or the Deebot 901 for $299.99.
Amazon Scout Delivery Robots Headed to Southern California
Amazon will initially deploy a 'small number' of Scout devices to make deliveries Monday through Friday during daylight hours in the area.
Contact Lens Prototype Zooms in When You Blink Twice
The soft biometric lens changes its focal length by tracking specific eye movements and reacting—in this case, to the person wearing them blinking twice.
DJI RoboMaster S1 Review
The DJI RoboMaster S1 is a fast, fun robot that's a blast to use as a remote-controlled vehicle. It's also terrific as an educational tool for learning programming.
When Nurses Are Busy, It's Moxi the Robot to the Rescue
Moxi the robot, from Austin-based Diligent Robotics, assists nurses by zipping through hospital hallways on supply room pick-ups and transport. Co-founder Dr. Vivian Chu explains.
Save $176 on Ecovacs Deebot 711 Robot Vacuum
The Ecovacs Deebot 711 vacuum features smart navigation and voice controls, and it's an Amazon deal of the day. Normally $445.99, it's on sale for $269.99.
These Human-Like 'Synths' Will Make You Do a Double Take
Dr. Suzanne Gildert, Founder and CEO of Vancouver-based Sanctuary, wants her robots, known as synths, to be as life-like as possible. We talked to her about building cognitive machines and why she created a synth that looks just her.
Save $200 on Shark Ion Robot Vacuum Cleaning Bundle
Normally $449, this bundle is available now for just $249. It comes with a hand vacuum that's perfect for couches and other places that your robot buddy can't reach.
Report: Amazon Working on High-End Echo, Alexa Home Robot
An Echo smart speaker that's focused on high quality audio, and an Alexa robot that follows you around the house. Should we be scared yet?
Dell Black Friday in July: Vostro, XPS 13, UE Blast on Sale
Don't miss these doorbuster deals from Dell. The popular Vostro and XPS are on sale, plus the UE Blast is back at just $70. Check out those great deals and more below.
Get the Pet Hair-Friendly Roomba 614 for $200
The iRobot Roomba 614 robot vacuum, which is good for pet hair, carpets, and hard floors is currently on sale at both Walmart and Amazon.
Fill Your Home With Ikea Robot Furniture
Ikea Rognan, controlled by a touch panel, is a single piece of furniture that rolls or unfolds into several homeowner essentials, including a pullout bed, couch, desk, and closet. It's on wheels, allowing it to smoothly glide across a room.
Save Big on a Top-Rated Robot Vacuum
Check vacuuming off your spring cleaning chore list. A slew of top robovacs are on sale this weekend, including one of our favorite budget models, the Eufy RoboVac 11s.
Ford and Agility Team Up for Bipedal Robot Deliveries
Carrying out that final delivery step from the car to the door has yet to be automated, but Ford and Agility Robotics are attempting to solve it with Digit, a bipedal robot.
Stanford Doggo Is a Robot Anyone Can Build
It's a robot dog that can walk, trot, dance, hop, jump and backflip, and you can build it at home for under $2,600. There's also a larger version called the Stanford Woofer.
Amazon's New Robots Pack 700 Boxes Per Hour
Automated box packing will replace human workers, with 24 roles disappearing for each warehouse facility having one of these robots installed.
Amazon: Full Warehouse Automation Is 10 Years Away
Humans will continue to play an important role in Amazon's warehouses for at least the next decade and probably well beyond that. Robots just aren't that good yet.
Top-Rated Ecovacs Deebot N79S Robot Vacuum on Sale for $150
Amazon is offering an excellent one-day deal on the top-rated Ecovacs Deebot N79S, one of our favorite affordable robot vacuums. Don't miss your chance to save.
