A new robot vacuum that connects to your home’s water supply is now on Kickstarter

SwitchBot If you’re looking for a way to automate your window curtains or blinds, get a button-pushing robot, or a smart lock without changing your existing lock, you’ll do well to go with SwitchBot’s products. But one thing you may not associate SwitchBot with is the robot vacuum and mop market — until now. SwitchBot’s … Read more

The Narwal Freo converted me to robot vacuums, and it’s $320 off on Amazon right now

The Narwal Freo awaits its next job. Jack Wallen/ZDNET My wife and I have avoided robot vacuums for a long time because we not only enjoy cleaning the house but we’re also pretty good at it. After we spend a few hours polishing the place, it looks immaculate. But we don’t always have time to … Read more

The best October Prime Day robot vacuum deals still available

Current Price: $799Original Price: $1,100 If you want to automatize your cleaning as much as possible, you need a robot vacuum and mop combo. The iRobot Roomba Combo j7 is ZDNET’s pick for the best 2-in-1 iRobot vacuum mop. This all-in-one device cleans when and where you want it, and thanks to its impressive technology, it … Read more

Disney Imagineering’s latest robot looks like a real-life Star Wars droid

Disney Imagineering, the entertainment giant’s research and development department, has a knack for creating technologically advanced robots like this hyperrealistic Na’vi shaman at Disney World. But its latest development might be its most adorable creation to date. The robot is mostly 3D printed and was developed by a team from Disney Research in Zurich in … Read more

6 best robot vacuums for carpet in 2023: Roomba, Shark, Yeedi

How we tested The Mashable shopping team has tested dozens of robot vacuums from brands such as iRobot, Roborock, Shark, eufy, Yeedi, and other popular smart home brands. In addition, we’ve also tested popular stick vacuums and cordless Dyson vacs. And because new flagship robot vacuums are released every year, we try to try out … Read more

FedEx’s New Robot Loads Delivery Trucks Like It’s Playing 3D Tetris

“In the last year or two, people have taken advances in AI and machine learning and said ‘we can make a real business case here, whether it’s lowering costs or improving efficiency or whatever,” says Matthew Johnson-Roberson, director of the robotics institute at Carnegie Mellon University. Johnson-Roberson says years of investment in areas like self-driving … Read more

Eufy’s new X8 Pro robot vacuum can detangle hair automatically

Anker’s Eufy division has a new robot vacuum cleaner with more powerful suction than its other offerings, and which can automatically detangle hair and pet fur from its bottom roller brush. The new $649.99 Eufy Clean X8 Pro vacuum is available to purchase today on Amazon and includes many advanced features available in other vacuums, … Read more

NASA’s Mars Rovers Could Inspire a More Ethical Future for AI

Since ChatGPT’s release in late 2022, many news outlets have reported on the ethical threats posed by artificial intelligence. Tech pundits have issued warnings of killer robots bent on human extinction, while the World Economic Forum predicted that machines will take away jobs. What Could the Future of Medical AI Look Like? The tech sector … Read more