NEW YORK -- As the new robot called Sprout walks around a Manhattan office, nodding its rectangular head, lifting its windshield wiper-like “eyebrows” and offering to shake your hand with its grippers ...

At CES 2026, Elephant Robotics showcases Embodied AI, STEM educational solutions, and new bionic robotic companions for ...

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When Aaron Tan began his Ph.D. in mechanical and industrial engineering at the University of Toronto in 2019, leading a robotics startup in Silicon Valley was the furthest thing from his mind.

While AI is packed into just about everything these days, from phones to emails to air fryers, you may be seeking a more tangible form of this advanced intellect. Enter the robot. Engineers have been ...

Zeroth Robotics popped up at CES 2026 with a big lineup and a clear buying story. If you’re trying to track the Zeroth M1 home robot without getting distracted by flashy concepts, M1 is the only model ...

After about a decade in the works, Palo Alto-based robotics company 1X is nearly ready with its Neo humanoid, which is designed to help you with housework and other tasks around the home. It'll ship ...

Having personally tested the best robot vacuums from Shark against other big brands like Roborock, Dreame, and Eufy (plus a ton of Roombas), I've learned firsthand the pros and cons of getting a Shark ...