Tag: robotics
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iRobot Files for Bankruptcy: A Turning Point for the Roomba and the Smart Vacuum Market
Introduction: iRobot Enters Chapter 11 Amid Market Pressure The US tech company behind the Roomba intelligent vacuum cleaner has filed for bankruptcy protection, marking a significant shift in the consumer robotics landscape. iRobot’s decision to pursue a pre-packaged Chapter 11 filing comes after a period of intense competition from low-cost Chinese rivals and ongoing tariff…
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iRobot Files for Bankruptcy: What It Means for Roomba and the Smart Vacuum Market
Overview: iRobot’s Chapter 11 Filing in Context The US-based maker of the Roomba smart vacuum, iRobot, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. The move comes after intensified pressure from cheaper Chinese competitors, ongoing tariff costs, and evolving consumer expectations in the smart home market. Under a pre-packaged Chapter 11 plan, iRobot aims to reorganize…
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The 5 Most Innovative Tech Products That Surprised Us This Year (Including a First for Robot Vacuums)
Welcome to ZDNET’s Breakthrough Awards 2025 ZDNET’s annual Breakthrough Awards celebrate the technologies that surprised us, challenged assumptions, and promised to redefine future days. This year brought a diverse lineup—from pioneering AI-driven gadgets to a landmark achievement in household robotics. Here are the five products that stood out for their ingenuity, practicality, and potential to…
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AgiBot: The AI-Powered Home Robot That Clears Tables and Loads the Dishwasher
Overview: A New Kind of Domestic Robot In households worldwide, robots designed to tidy up and manage chores have long been a promise. A new wave of AI-powered service robots is turning that promise into practice. At the forefront is AgiBot, a Chinese startup pushing the boundaries of practical home robotics. The company is showcasing…
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AgiBot: AI-Powered Home Robot Transforms Domestic Tasks
Reinventing Domestic Labor with AI-powered Robots In homes and light manufacturing alike, a new breed of home robots promises to take on repetitive, messy, and precision-driven tasks. AgiBot, a Chinese startup, is at the forefront of this shift by deploying AI-powered robots that can clear tables and load dishwashers, among other everyday chores. What makes…
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Wearable Gesture Sensor: AI-Powered Control at Sea and Beyond
Reimagining Human–Machine Interaction A team from the University of California, San Diego, has unveiled a wearable gesture sensor that blends compact hardware with artificial intelligence to interpret simple hand and finger motions. The goal is to strip away the noise that often clouds gesture recognition and let users operate robots, vehicles, and other machines with…
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Smart Wearable Gesture Sensor Uses AI to Cut Noise in Signals, Even at Sea
Overview: A Wearable that Turns Gestures into Reliable Control A team at the University of California, San Diego, has unveiled a wearable gesture sensor designed to translate simple hand and finger movements into commands for machines and robots. What makes this device notable is its blend of artificial intelligence and micro-sensing technology, packaged in something…
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Wearable Gesture Sensor Packs AI Smarts to Strip the Noise From the Signal, Even at Sea
Overview: A Gesture-Driven Interface with Marine-Ready Intelligence A team at the University of California San Diego has unveiled a wearable gesture sensor that translates simple hand movements into precise control commands for machines and robots. What sets this device apart is its potential to operate in challenging environments—think a speeding car, a strenuous workout, or…
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Powered Wearable Turns Everyday Gestures into Machine Control
Gesture-to-robot control finally goes mobile Imagine a future where your everyday movements—typing a few fingers, a punch, a wave, or a quick twist of the wrist—could steer a robot, operate a drone, or control a remote arm. A new powered wearable makes this possible by translating natural gestures into precise machine commands in real time.…
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Gesture-Powered Wearable: Real-Time Robot Control on the Move
Introduction: A New Era for Gesture Control Researchers have unveiled a powered wearable that can turn everyday hand and body gestures into precise machine commands, even while in motion. This breakthrough means you could direct a robot while sprinting, bouncing in a car, or drifting across choppy ocean waves. By tackling long-standing issues with motion…