Roomba Maker iRobot Files for Bankruptcy
iRobot, creator of the Roomba, files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy and is acquired by Chinese supplier Picea Robotics. What does this mean for consumers and the future of robot vacuums?
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US Plans Robotics Push to Compete with China
The Trump administration is crafting a national strategy to boost American robotics, with an executive order expected in 2026. This move aims to counter China's dominance and bring manufacturing back to the US.
Robot flight attendant tested on commercial Boeing 737
A humanoid robot named Volodya served as cabin crew on a Pobeda Airlines flight from Ulyanovsk to Moscow, greeting passengers and performing safety demonstrations in groundbreaking aviation trial.
Disney's Real-Life Olaf Robot Debuts in Paris
Disney brings Frozen's Olaf to life as a walking, talking robot using advanced AI. Meet the innovative snowman at Disneyland Paris and Hong Kong soon.
Musk: AI Will Make Work Optional in 20 Years
Elon Musk forecasts AI and robotics will render work optional and money irrelevant within two decades. Discover the implications for the future economy.
Google DeepMind Hires Boston Dynamics CTO for AI Robots
Google DeepMind is accelerating its robotics ambitions by hiring Boston Dynamics' former CTO. Discover how Gemini AI could power the next generation of humanoid machines.
ADHD engineer creates credit card-linked tech nails
London robotics engineer Eneni Bambara-Abban reveals how her ADHD inspired revolutionary wearable tech including payment-enabled nails and smart clothing. Discover how she's inspiring STEM diversity.
Rule Breakers: Afghan Girls' Robotics Team Story
Inspiring true story of Afghan girls' robotics team overcoming adversity. Bill Guttentag's film celebrates STEM education and female empowerment. Watch the rousing drama now.
Russia's AI Robot AIDOL Falls On Stage During Debut
Russia's first AI-powered humanoid robot, AIDOL, suffered a disastrous debut in Moscow, tumbling on stage. Discover the fallout and how it compares to Elon Musk's Tesla Optimus.
CarMax replaces customer service jobs with AI robots
CarMax revolutionises customer service with AI-powered robots, sparking debate about the future of employment in the retail sector as machines outperform humans in key metrics.
Humanoid Robot's Cooking Demo Ends in Disaster
In a startling demonstration of robotic limitations, a highly-touted humanoid robot spectacularly failed during a live cooking presentation, struggling with basic kitchen tasks and highlighting the significant challenges facing AI-powered domestic helpers
Neo Robot Housekeeper: Pre-orders open for 2025 delivery
1X Technologies unveils Neo, an intelligent humanoid robot designed to handle household chores - available for pre-order now and shipping in 2025.
AI Robot Housekeeper Available for Pre-Order
A revolutionary AI-powered robot housekeeper is now available for pre-order, promising to transform household chores with advanced automation capabilities.
Wealthy suburbs create 'luxury effect' for wildlife
Groundbreaking research reveals how affluent neighbourhoods are creating urban oases for plants and animals through the 'luxury effect' - but is this deepening environmental inequality across our cities?
Jamaica faces massive seaweed invasion threat
Marine scientists warn of a massive sargassum seaweed belt stretching 5000 miles across the Atlantic, posing severe threats to Jamaica's tourism and marine ecosystems as it approaches Caribbean shores.
Amazon's Roomba Acquisition Blocked by EU Regulators
Amazon's proposed $1.7 billion acquisition of iRobot faces EU regulatory blockade, threatening the future of Roomba and reshaping smart home market competition.
Inside UK's AI Brothel: £90 Robot Encounters
An exclusive investigation reveals the UK's controversial AI-powered brothel where men experience intimate encounters with hyper-realistic robots. Discover the shocking reality of this technological revolution in adult entertainment.
Remembering Joanna Macy: Eco-Philosopher & Activist
A tribute to the pioneering deep ecologist and Buddhist scholar Joanna Macy, whose revolutionary 'Work That Reconnects' inspired millions to transform despair into ecological action.
Nature's Kitchen: Fungi's Autumn Feast in UK Woodlands
Discover how autumn's fungal networks are creating nature's own underground kitchen, transforming fallen leaves into rich soil across Britain's woodlands.
Amazon deploys 750,000 robots as human jobs decline
Exclusive investigation reveals Amazon has deployed over 750,000 robots while cutting frontline jobs, raising urgent questions about automation's impact on employment.
Last Sea Cow: A Tale of Human Greed and Extinction
Finnish author Iida Turpeinen's powerful new novel 'Beasts of the Sea' resurrects the tragic story of the Steller's sea cow, hunted to extinction just 27 years after its discovery - a stark warning about humanity's destructive impact on nature.
Britain's Bizarre Acorns: Nature's Autumn Mystery Unveiled
An extraordinary natural phenomenon unfolds in Britain's autumnal forests as acorns develop bizarre mutations under unusual weather conditions, revealing nature's unpredictable character.
Co-op's Singing Delivery Robots Transform UK Shopping
Co-op's revolutionary autonomous delivery robots now serenade customers with songs while delivering groceries, creating a futuristic shopping experience across British towns.
Green Crab Invasion Threatens UK Coastal Ecosystems
An aggressive invasive species, the green crab, is wreaking havoc along Britain's coastline, destroying native habitats and threatening local fisheries. Scientists race against time to contain the ecological disaster.
Delivery Robots Expand Across UK in Starship Rollout
Starship Technologies, founded by Skype co-creator Ahti Heinla, is dramatically expanding its autonomous delivery robot network across British towns, revolutionising how consumers receive groceries and parcels.
Eerily Human Robot Head Blurs Line Between Man and Machine
Breakthrough in robotics creates eerily human-like robotic head with realistic facial expressions and eye contact that could revolutionise human-machine interaction
Berlin's goshawk blueprint could transform UK cities
Discover how Berlin's successful urban goshawk conservation strategy provides a revolutionary model for rewilding British cities and restoring these magnificent birds of prey to our urban landscapes.
NVIDIA Opens AI Research Lab in Tokyo
Tech giant NVIDIA partners with Japan's leading research organisations to establish Tokyo AI Lab, driving innovation in robotics, healthcare and autonomous systems.
China's humanoid robot runs at 12km/h in world first
Chinese robotics firm Unitree Robotics has unveiled a groundbreaking humanoid robot that can run at impressive speeds while carrying heavy loads, marking a significant leap in robotics technology.
Shark DNA reveals Caribbean 'fish killer' algae crisis
Groundbreaking research reveals how 'fish killer' algae is devastating Caribbean marine life, as scientists use shark DNA tracking to prevent ecological catastrophe.
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