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LG unveils 'Affectionate Intelligence' vision at CES
Gaming

LG unveils 'Affectionate Intelligence' vision at CES

LG showcases “Affectionate Intelligence” at CES 2026, weaving AI through homes, cars and entertainment under “Innovation in tune with you”.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 6 min read • Wed, 7th Jan 2026
How Norby the language robot is more than just a companion
Robotics

How Norby the language robot is more than just a companion

Norby, an AI-powered language robot supporting over 30 languages, was showcased by founder Adrian Mullan at Dell Technologies World in Las Vegas.

By Moritz Florian • 5 min read • Wed, 4th Jun 2025
LG releases raft of new smart appliances
Smart Home

LG releases raft of new smart appliances

LG launches a range of space-saving, voice-activated smart appliances, from fridges and washing machines to an auto-steamer and a robotic vacuum/mop.

By Ben Moore • 4 min read • Wed, 19th Jun 2019
From robots to ruins: Anki goes bust
Robotics

From robots to ruins: Anki goes bust

You may have seen the quickly little robots called Vector and Cozmo - well, their creators are now out of a job.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Wed, 1st May 2019
Top 10 facts about RoBoHoN, Sharp's new robot phone
Smart Home

Top 10 facts about RoBoHoN, Sharp's new robot phone

Sharp's RoBoHoN robot phone, a Japan-exclusive marvel, combines telephony with humanoid features, offering cutting-edge tech like LTE, 3G, and cloud access.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Thu, 21st Feb 2019
Samsung's going all-in on home robots
Robotics

Samsung's going all-in on home robots

Samsung unveils a diverse range of home robots, including health assistants and air purifiers, at CES 2019, betting big on AI-driven domestic innovation.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Fri, 11th Jan 2019
Hands-on Review: Anki Vector is a step up in the world of AI
Gaming

Hands-on Review: Anki Vector is a step up in the world of AI

See how he responds if you annoy him. You can tell him if he's been a good or bad robot and see how he reacts.

By Owen McCarthy • 4 min read • Fri, 14th Dec 2018
One step closer to BB8? ASUS Zenbo wins three awards at Computex 2017
Smart Home

One step closer to BB8? ASUS Zenbo wins three awards at Computex 2017

The ASUS Zenbo home robot received the Best Choice of the Year Award, Best Choice Golden Award, and Computex d&i Award.

By Kai Ping Lew • 2 min read • Tue, 13th Jun 2017
Darth Vader would love this: Dark Side Ollie
Robotics

Darth Vader would love this: Dark Side Ollie

Last year I was wowed by Sphero, the small robotic ball that is driven using an Android or IOS smartphone. It was crazily fun to drive.

By Patrick Pilcher • 2 min read • Tue, 23rd Jun 2015

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Suprema & Hyundai teams plan robot-ready smart homes
Robotics

Suprema & Hyundai teams plan robot-ready smart homes

Suprema and Hyundai are teaming up to design AI-secured robot-ready housing, blending architecture, security and autonomous services.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 19th Mar 2026
Nine Predictions for AI in 2026, from the Father of AGI
Robotics

Nine Predictions for AI in 2026, from the Father of AGI

The pioneer who coined AGI forecasts 2026 as a pivotal year of steady AI gains, from memory-rich assistants to robots in human spaces.

By Dr Ben Goertzel • 6 min read • Tue, 27th Jan 2026
Hands-on Review: MOVA Z50 Ultra is the robot vacuum I always dreamed of
Smart Home

Hands-on Review: MOVA Z50 Ultra is the robot vacuum I always dreamed of

The MOVA Z50 Ultra robot vacuum, priced at AUD $2,099, offers smart, efficient cleaning with AI sensing and self-washing mop, making chores effortless.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Mon, 23rd Jun 2025
Philips launches HomeRun 9000 robot vacuum in Australia
Robotics

Philips launches HomeRun 9000 robot vacuum in Australia

Philips enters the Australian robot vacuum market with the HomeRun 9000 Series, priced at AUD$2499, as demand for smart home tech surges.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 15th Oct 2024