Chipotle's guacamole robot is cursed to peel and core avocados for eternity
Autocado could save kitchen staff time, although it's not clear how this would affect jobs.
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Google Home's new script editor can make smart device automations even more powerful
Do things like schedule lights and blinds, vacuum while everyone is away and more.
The next-gen ‘Digits’ robot gets a head and hands
The updated model can haul more weight and reach farther.
Mercedes is the first certified Level-3-autonomy car company in the US
That's conditional hands-free driving and only in Nevada for now.
CNET pauses publication of AI-written stories amid controversy
Errors and a lack of disclosure created an uproar.
Formlabs' new automation accessories turn its 3D printers into mini factories
Its Automation Ecosystem lets you manage a fleet of Form printers.
The Seagull Pro cleans your pool with a quad-motor system
Aiper's $900 robot can handle pools up to 3,200 sq. ft.
Chipotle is moving its tortilla robot to a real restaurant
The chain is also piloting AI that tells kitchen staff what to cook.
HP's construction robot puts blueprints on site floors
SitePrint might help overcome worker shortages.
Amazon is buying a company that makes pallet-stacking robots
It's a step closer to Amazon's goal of having more automation in its warehouses.
App developers can now suggest Alexa routines for you
It’s a step closer to full Alexa-driven automation as part of Amazon's "ambient home" vision.
Jack in the Box will experiment with burger-flipping robots
It's launching a pilot program in a San Diego restaurant.
Hitting the Books: When the military-industrial complex came to Silicon Valley
Turns out, Big Tech has bought a lot of CIA-backed startups over the years.
Panera will test an AI coffee system from the makers of the Flippy burger bot
Miso Robotics' CookRight Coffee is designed to help restaurants run more efficiently.
Chipotle's experimental tortilla robots know to add a little variety
Chippy could automate some cooking for Mexican cuisine.
German Bionic's connected exoskeleton helps workers lift smarter
Cray X? more like Cray Z.
LG is bringing its CLOi service robot to the US
ServeBot might be coming right when it's most needed.
Seoul Robotics' autonomous 'Control Tower' remotely manages self-driving vehicle fleets
BMW is currently testing the system at its Munich manufacturing facility.
McDonald's and IBM could bring AI-powered drive-thrus to more restaurants
Expect fewer humans taking your orders.
