Robots that climb, mop, mow and manage daily chores are still in high demand, despite the industry’s continued challenges.

Posts from this author will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. For many, iRobot’s Roomba robot vacuum was their first experience with a home robot. When I got my Roomba in ...

Rodney Brooks speaks at the TechCrunch Sessions: Robotics at MIT’s Kresge Auditorium on July 17, 2017. While investors are busy pouring billions of dollars into humanoid robots, an MIT roboticist who ...

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The iRobot’s J9+ (buy now) is its smartest, most powerful vacuum yet, designed for large homes and pets. With a three-stage ...

Roborock has expanded robotic lawn mower lineup at CES 2026 with the introduction of three new models: RockMow X1, X1 LiDAR, ...

At the Silicon Valley summit, over 2,000 attendees, including tech giants like Google and Disney, gather to explore the ...

The iRobot founder opens up about the 18-month regulatory process that he says doomed the Roomba maker -- and what it means for American innovation.

Elon Musk’s firm has seen its sales drop for the second straight year. Anthony Cuthbertson charts the company’s recent ...

Robots have long been seen as a bad bet for Silicon Valley investors — too complicated, capital-intensive and "boring, honestly," says venture capitalist Modar Alaoui.

As 2026 begins, the global technology industry’s attention is turning to Las Vegas. On January 6, 2026 (Pacific Time), the ...

Investor interest in humanoid robots is growing as AI advances spur new startups, debate and competition with China.