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Amazon invents another robot — this time with feeling! – Computerworld
If you’re familiar with my views on anthropomorphization (i.e., “humanizing”) of robots and AI, you might guess what I’m about to say. Amazon says its Vulcan robot can feel (without quotation marks). This isn’t true. When a robot like Vulcan “feels” something, it uses sensors that measure force, pressure, and sometimes texture or shape, turning these signals into data that AI can…
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Amazon develops a robot that ‘feels’ touch, just like its human workers
Amazon has announced a new AI-infused warehouse robot that it says has a sense of touch. This allows the Vulcan robot to pick and stow roughly three-quarters of the items stocked in the company’s warehouses, a task that was previously handled predominantly by human workers. “Vulcan represents a fundamental leap forward in robotics,” says Aaron Parness, Amazon’s director of applied…
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Forget Motorcycles, Robot Horses are the Future I want
Summary Kawasaki unveils concept for a hydrogen-powered robot animal riders steer with AI vision. The Corleo is a quadrupedal robot that behaves like a horse. Despite being only a concept, there are existing real-life examples of quadrupeds designed for riding. When you think of robotics, you probably don’t think of animals you can ride. Kawasaki seeks to change that, unveiling…
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The best budget robot vacuums for 2025
Today’s robot vacuums are becoming a bit like cars: with all the features, upgrades, and fancy trimmings available these days, it’s easy to forget that they can just be simple machines that get us from point A to point B. Yes, some bots blow hot air on their bums (mop pads), deftly navigate dog poop, and have arms to pick…
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Five Features I’d Look For in a Robot Vacuum Right Now
We may earn a commission from links on this page. I’m frequently asked for recommendations on what robot vacuum to get. While I’ve got favorites, I usually respond with a list of features I’d look for. Each year, robots get so much more advanced that these features change. But if I were buying a robot vacuum tomorrow (or in the…
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The Roborock Maxv Ultra is the Best Robot Vacuum-Mop Combo I’ve Used, and It’s 45% Off Right Now
We may earn a commission from links on this page.Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. Getting my floor clean is not for the weak. There’s the muddy paw prints, the mulch the dog tracks in, and I’m notoriously messy when cooking in my kitchen. I have created, unintentionally, the perfect lab for testing robot vacuums…
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How to Choose a Robot Vacuum
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Right before the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in January, I noticed a trend in robot vacuums. The suction power these robots were reporting were astronomical. Where Pa (suction power is measured in pascals) in 2024 was considered “high” at 8,000 or 10,000, the Ecovacs x8 is 18,000, the Dreame x50…
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Segway Navimow i110 robot lawn mower review: Perfectly trimmed grass without lifting a finger
Location System: Vision-enhanced RTK with camera sensorSize: 21.5 × 15.2 × 11.2 inchesWeight: 24 poundsSmart home compatibility: Alexa, Navimow appObstacle avoidance: VisionFenceAssistant mapping: YesNoise level: 58dBWater-proof: IP66Cutting Height Adjustment: Manual dialCutting height: 2-3.6 inches (US)Systematic mowing pattern: YesAutomatic recharge: YesMax. climbing slope: 30%Connectivity: WiFi, Bluetooth, 4G(optional)Mowing time: 120mins with 5.1 Ah battery I had a lot more time to enjoy…
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This Robot Vacuum and Mop Is Under $200 Right Now
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. Roborock is the maker of many fine robot vacuums (and vacuum/mop combos). They are so fine, in fact, that even when they’re on sale, as many of them have been for the past few days during Amazon’s Big Spring…
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Husqvarna’s new robot mowers offer GPS for less
Staying on top of your lawn is undoubtedly one of the most tedious summer chores, especially if you have an expansive yard. Robot mowers take away much of the pain, but as much as we loved the GPS-packed Husqvarna Automower 450XH EPOS, the $5,900 price tag put it beyond the reach of most budgets. While the company sells cheaper models,…
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