Picture a robot. What comes to mind? Perhaps a droid from Star Wars or The Jetsons: a machine that can move, speak and perform tasks all by itself. Or maybe your imagination jumps to humanoid robots à ...

Editor’s Note: This is part of a series called Inside the Lab, which gives audiences a first-hand look at the research laboratories at the University of Chicago and the scholars who are tackling some ...

Home robots are no longer a futuristic concept—they are becoming a tangible part of modern living. Advances in consumer robotics have made smart home robots more capable, intuitive, and affordable ...

Tired of pushing or driving around a lawn mower on a hot summer day? It might be time to let a robot handle your yardwork to ...

Shanghai-based Agibot is probably the largest humanoid robot maker in the world. The company shipped roughly 5,100 units in 2025 — a 39% share of the global market — and crossed 10,000 cumulative ...

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This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more. This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more. Autonomous robots operate beneath solar panels in a utility-scale installation, performing ...

Your yard matters more than the robot mower's brand. Navigation type can make or break a robot mower. Match the mower to your terrain, budget, and obstacles. A robot lawn mower is quite an expensive ...