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Japanese company develops a humanoid robot 'ambulance' for on-the-spot repairs

staff@engadget.com (Luke James) — Wed, 16 Sep 2026 23:00:00 +0000

It turns out that breaking down at work isn't a uniquely human experience.

The biggest issues with delivery robots are exactly what you'd think

staff@engadget.com (Deven McClure) — Tue, 15 Sep 2026 15:30:00 +0000

Too often, delivery robots just don't understand the rules of the road (or sidewalk).

DJI launches new robot vacuums with an eye toward data privacy

staff@engadget.com (Ian Carlos Campbell) — Thu, 03 Sep 2026 12:00:00 +0000

The DJI ROMO 2 lineup also includes LiDAR-enabled mopping arms and improved obstacle avoidance.

Dyson Unveiled at IFA 2026: Live updates as the company shows off new vacuums, purifiers, robotics and more

staff@engadget.com (Cherlynn Low) — Thu, 03 Sep 2026 12:00:00 +0000

We're liveblogging Dyson's press conference at IFA 2026 because we love cleaning gadgets.

Roborock shows off a series of new vacuums at IFA 2026

staff@engadget.com (Anna Washenko) — Thu, 03 Sep 2026 11:30:00 +0000

Roborock showed off several new robovacs, a robomower and a pool cleaner at IFA 2026.

Hugging Face and Pollen Robotics open pre-orders for the $399 Microduck

staff@engadget.com (Matt Tate) — Thu, 27 Aug 2026 14:25:42 +0000

If you've ever wanted a robotic duck as a companion, now's your chance.

Humanoid robots have beaten Usain Bolt's 100-meter dash record

staff@engadget.com (Jackson Chen) — Sun, 23 Aug 2026 18:40:04 +0000

And they looked absolutely ridiculous doing it.

After successfully selling over 15 cars, Faraday Future would now like you to buy its robots

staff@engadget.com (Anna Washenko) — Wed, 24 Jun 2026 23:22:44 +0000

Farday Future hasn't quite given up on EVs, but it's now also pitching a lineup of robots, including humanoids and a quadruped with an optional canine heads.

New crash data highlights the slow progress of Tesla's robotaxis

staff@engadget.com (Ian Carlos Campbell) — Fri, 15 May 2026 21:50:50 +0000

Two crashes since July 2025 involved robotaxis being driven by remote operators.

One of iRobot's co-founders is now making weird little robot companions

staff@engadget.com (Lawrence Bonk) — Mon, 04 May 2026 18:36:27 +0000

They are like pets, but without all of that pesky love.

Humanoid robots will work as baggage handlers at Tokyo airport

staff@engadget.com (Will Shanklin) — Wed, 29 Apr 2026 19:34:26 +0000

Has nobody watched Terminator?