After Weeks of Testing, These 8 Robot Vacuums Withstood Every Mess We Threw at Them

We put several robot vacuums from Roborock, Eufy, Dreame, and more through a series of mess tests to see which stood out.
Digital Trends

Figure’s new knitwear-clad humanoid robot means only one thing

The Figure 03 humanoid robot will be unveiled on Thursday. Beyond what looks like a wide choice of new fabric coverings, we currently have little to go on, suffice to say that the contraption itself ...
Medical Xpress

Breastfeeding for at least six months strengthens immunity in babies, study suggests

Breastfeeding until at least six months helps babies to fight off infections and reduces chronic inflammation, according to a new study. And better understanding the way specific nutrients in breast ...
Golf Digest

Robot data confirms these 5 irons are best for golfers who routinely miss it off the toe

If you've ever missed the center of the clubface—and let’s be honest, who hasn’t—you know the sensation of a mishit at impact. More specifically, the toe-side miss with an iron that sends unwanted ...
Science Daily

These little robots literally walk on water

HydroSpread, a breakthrough fabrication method, lets scientists build ultrathin soft robots directly on water. These tiny, insect-inspired machines could transform robotics, healthcare, and ...
Medical Xpress

Black babies die suddenly, unexpectedly at 14 times the rate of white babies in Cook County, report says

Black babies died suddenly and unexpectedly in their sleep at a rate 14 times higher than white babies in Cook County between 2019 and 2023—a startling disparity revealed in a report released ...
The Washington Post

Robots are learning to make human babies. Twenty have already been born.

MEXICO CITY — When she walked into an IVF clinic in June, Alin Quintana knew it would be the last time she would try to conceive a child. She had prepared herself spiritually and mentally for the ...
New Atlas

Spider-like construction robot promises to build a home per day

Construction robots have been around for a while, automating challenging tasks on job sites. The new kid on this block is called Charlotte, and it's billed as being autonomously capable of building a ...
TechCrunch

Famed roboticist says humanoid robot bubble is doomed to burst

Renowned roboticist Rodney Brooks has a wake-up call for investors funneling billions into humanoid robot startups: You’re wasting your money. Brooks, who co-founded iRobot and spent decades at MIT, ...
The Verge

Google DeepMind’s new AI models can search the web to help robots complete tasks

The new Gemini Robotics 1.5 models enable robots to carry out multistep tasks and even learn from each other. The new Gemini Robotics 1.5 models enable robots to carry out multistep tasks and even ...
The New York Times

There Are More Robots Working in China Than the Rest of the World Combined

China has embarked on a campaign to use more robots in its factories, transforming its manufacturing industries and becoming the dominant maker. By Meaghan Tobin and Keith Bradsher Meaghan Tobin ...