In a laboratory in Connecticut, a palm-sized silicone robot scrunches up its body to inch forward in a caterpillar-like motion. A brick tips over onto its leg, trapping it as it struggles to move on.

The toy bots that his team used are a type of small robot called bristlebots. They feature tiny, flexible legs and a vibrating internal motor that drives their insectile motion.

Researchers at the National University of Singapore have developed a new robot inspired by one of the most intelligent ...

Joanne McNally has admitted she is a ‘fully-fledged’ member of the fandom for a late 1990s toy after discovering that the ...

I tested nine robot vacuums, (five of which had mopping capabilities) by running them on completely cleared floors, as well as with objects like toys and cables scattered about to see how ...

Your robot vacuum will last longer if you take care of it. From battery care to software updates, here's what you need to ...

Oct. 24, 2024 — A team of scientists has developed grain-sized soft robots that can be controlled using magnetic fields for targeted drug delivery, paving the way to ... Oct. 24, 2024 ...

People in homes with a complex rug situation may want to opt for a more advanced bot that automatically stops mopping when it senses soft ... and pet toys. Most of the big name robot vacuums ...

From a doll hidden behind a magic mirror to a sound-sensing robot, to dozens of toys that innovate beloved play patterns, the 2025 Toy of the Year® (TOTY®) Award finalists, announced today by The Toy ...

This year’s holiday hits include something for everyone. From the young to the young at heart, to family game night and so ...

Meanwhile, vision and sensor-guided robots can map individual rooms and avoid obstacles like cables and loose toys. With so many cheap robot vacuums flooding the market, finding the right one for ...

Nov. 7, 2024 — Scientists have created a robot that can learn tasks like cleaning a washbasin just by watching humans. A special sponge with sensors is used to show the robot how to clean.