Researchers at Tokyo University of Science have developed a new vision-based system that allows robots to accurately grasp transparent and reflective objects without relying on depth sensors. The ...

It's easy to assume that vacuuming isn't high on anyone's list of favorite activities. Thankfully, the invention of robot vacuums has significantly reduced the amount of time people have to spend on ...

In 2002, the first Roomba robot vacuum cleaners rolled off the assembly line and into our homes. Well, into the homes of wealthy people, at least. It would be many years before these household robots ...

A search robot developed by researchers in Germany can reportedly track missing objects in homes and dynamic environments by using language models together with three-dimensional mapping. The robot, ...

The Helix 02 humanoid robot from Figure Robotics showcases a remarkable ability to handle the complexities of living room cleanup, a task that demands both adaptability and precision. Unlike the ...

Part II of building a 3D printed Arduino hexapod robot focuses on the leg design. Follow the engineering process, mechanical layout, and 3D printed components used to create stable robotic legs.

Abstract: We provide a method for detecting and localizing objects near a robot arm using arm-mounted miniature time-of-flight sensors. A key challenge when using arm-mounted sensors is ...

A detachable robotic hand capable of crawling and grabbing objects has been developed by a team of scientists from the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Lausanne (EPFL). According to its ...

GREENSBORO, N.C. (WGHP) — Greensboro residents were asked to avoid the Battleground Avenue area due to a “suspicious object,” according to a Greensboro Police Department news release. At 7:11 p.m., ...

After testing 24 robot vacuums at CNET Labs to see how well they clean and avoid obstacles, we discovered an unusual relationship. Ajay has worked in tech journalism for over a decade as a reporter, ...

Object avoidance is a tough nut to crack on robot vacuums, but Narwal's new Flow 2 promises it has the best yet with a mix of on-board processing and AI cloud computing. Ajay has worked in tech ...