I've been testing robot vacuums for a decade, but there's still room for improvement – here's what I want to see in 2026

This is, quite literally, a hit-and-miss topic among the robotic vacuums I've tested in 2025. Seemingly regardless of price, ...
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The Day Your Robot Vacuum Cleans Without Human Intervention Might Be Closer Than You Think

While not 100% hands-free, it's miles ahead of where robot vacuums were only a few years ago.
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Autonomous robots to clean up polluted waters to stop ‘dead zones’ in Singapore, UAE

Singapore and the UAE are to test new AI-powered robots to manage algae, pollution, and water quality in real time.

Humanoid robots are ready to do your housework in 2026 — and can be yours for $20,000

With the age of humanoids upon us, Tesla CEO Elon Musk predicted that his robots will curb crime, eliminate poverty and do ...
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The Robot Olympics Are Here: PI’s π0.6 Robot Takes on Doors, Keys, and a Greasy Pan

Physical Intelligence’s Robot Olympics puts robots to the test with real household chores, revealing how close ...

Roborock CES teaser features a robot vacuum's greatest enemy: stairs

Robot vacuums have long struggled with multi-floor dwellings, but new stair-climbing models could offer a solution.

Cross 'vacuuming' off your 2026 to-do list with this $250 Shark robot vacuum deal

Start your New Year deep clean by outsourcing the floors to an AI-powered robot that empties itself for up to 30 days.
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Holiday Safety Alert: Never Plug Space Heaters or These 6 Other Devices Into Extension Cords

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