Friendly home robots have been the dream of sci-fi for a long time. Docile, helpful machines that do your laundry, take out the trash, maybe make dinner, and clean up afterward too. But if robots are ...

Inspired by the physical feats of diving birds, researchers have created a robot that can plunge into the water and flap back into the air. By K. R. Callaway With a flap of its wings, something ...

Want to keep your floors clean without lifting a finger? The top robot vacuums we've tested are more capable and affordable than ever. I’m PCMag’s senior writer covering smart home and wearable ...

Robotics stocks are publicly traded companies with a major focus on robotics. Robots have captivated our imaginations since modern robotics emerged in the 1950s, but the industry has moved well beyond ...

We independently review everything we recommend. We may make money from the links on our site. Learn more› By Evan Dent and Sabine Heinlein As of July 2026, the FCC has banned new models of ...

Stewy is a very interesting robot, with some slightly odd kinematics. Its head is a Stewart platform, which is a common-enough 6-DOF actuated plate normally used with a fixed base. By connecting legs ...

If you find cleaning your house to be a drag, robot vacuums do some of the dirty work for you. These intuitive little machines keep your floors tidy by vacuuming up dust, food crumbs, pet hair, and ...

Tired of pushing or driving around a lawn mower on a hot summer day? It might be time to let a robot handle your yardwork to help you get a great-looking lawn. In just the last few years, the best ...

Retire your old mop and bucket. The top robot mops we've tested keep your floors squeaky clean with little effort on your part. I’m PCMag’s senior writer covering smart home and wearable devices. I’ve ...

Once programmed, robot lawn mowers can be left to take care of your lawn and trim your grass without needing any input from you. The robot lawn mowers we've tested can maintain plots from 250 square ...

I've recently introduced a few friends to the power of a great robot vacuum. One of my friends calls hers a marriage saver, while the other was both thrilled and horrified by how many stains the ...

Mechanical engineer Raphael Zufferey's lab at MIT contains a giant tank filled with bright turquoise water, an array of fans that can whip up a powerful wind, and small flying robots perched ...