Roomba Inventor Colin Angle Unveils Familiar Companion Robot
Colin Angle's new startup Familiar Machines & Magic is building an AI-powered pet robot focused on emotional connection rather than household chores.
Robotics
Automated Tire Unveils SmartBay AI Tire Change Platform
Automated Tire Inc. emerges from stealth with SmartBay, a semi-automated robotic system that cuts tire service time to 30 minutes while addressing the industry's 37,000-technician annual shortage.
CGHMC Launches Philippines' First Toumai Single-Port Robotic Surgical System
Chinese General Hospital and Medical Center has acquired the Toumai Endoscopic Single-Port Robotic Surgical System, marking the first single-port robotic platform in the Philippines following FDA approval.
Unitree Unveils GD01 Manned Mecha at $574,000 Price Tag
Chinese robotics firm Unitree has announced the GD01, a transformable manned mecha priced at 3.9 million yuan, positioning it as a civilian vehicle despite significant regulatory and practical questions.
Narwal Freo Z10 Turbo Launches with 25,000 Pa Suction and Hot-Water Mop Station
Narwal's new Freo Z10 Turbo robot vacuum brings flagship CarpetFocus Technology to mid-range pricing at $599.99 launch price, featuring 25,000 Pa suction and a self-maintaining base station.
SiLC Technologies Launches Eyeonic Vista for Long-Range Perimeter Security
SiLC Technologies unveiled Eyeonic Vista, a 4D vision system claiming 1+ km detection range for perimeter security and counter-UAS applications.
Tennant X2 ROVR SCRUB Targets Tight Aisles and Labor Shortages
The industrial cleaning firm introduces its smallest autonomous scrubber capable of navigating 29-inch corridors, aiming to address persistent staffing gaps in retail and healthcare facilities.
China Unveils Humanoid Robot for 2029 Moon Mission
HKUST-designed 100kg humanoid robot will deploy on Chang'e-8 mission to transport instruments and prepare for China's 2030 crewed lunar landing.
Mobilicom Launches SkyHopper Tactical Wearable SDR for Drone Operations
Mobilicom has introduced SkyHopper Tactical, a wearable software-defined radio designed for tactical drone communications in GPS-denied environments, with initial deliveries expected in Q3 2026.
Borghese Launches Fango Purificante Mud Mask for Face and Body
Italian skincare brand Borghese introduces a five-minute purifying mud mask targeting blemish-prone skin, developed through social listening and retailing at $58.