CNET

I Watched Roborock’s Robot Vacuum With Wheel Legs Dodge Obstacles, Dance, Jump and Climb Stairs Like a Champ at CES

I've never seen a robot vacuum maneuver as well as Roborock's newest stair-climbing robot, the Saros Rover. Here's why it ...
PCMag

This $1,500 Robotic Puppy Gave Me the Emotional Support I Needed at CES This Year

Designed for seniors with dementia, the Tombot Jennie is the most realistic robot pet I've ever seen. It even helped comfort ...

The most exciting AI tech I've tried at CES 2026 so far (including a cleaning robot)

As ZDNET smart home expert Maria Diaz writes, "Using AI, the Narwal Flow 2 can automatically adapt to clean quietly near a baby's crib, and even send reminders for misplaced toys. With Pet Care Mode, ...

Lego’s Smart Brick Gives the Iconic Analog Toy a New Digital Brain

The new sensor-packed Smart Play Brick will land this spring as part of a special Star Wars collection. The update adds ...
CNET

Pool Owners Rejoice: There's Finally a Robot Cleaner That Empties and Cleans Itself

Beatbot unveiled the world's first self-emptying robot pool cleaner at CES 2026 today. This pool owner can't wait to take one home.

CES 2026: Switchbot claims to have the 'most accessible humanoid housebot'

At CES 2026, SwitchBot is using the onero H1 concept robot to make a clear statement about where it thinks smart homes are ...

CES 2026: Do AI companions need jobs? Ludens AI's Cocomo and INU don't think so.

Engadget's Karissa Bell was able to get a glimpse of it on the show floor at CES Unveiled.
Hackaday

Tying Up Loose Ends On A Rope-based Robot Actuator

One of the perennial challenges of building robots is minimizing the size and weight of drive systems while preserving power. One established way to do this, at least on robots with joints, is to ...

I've tested several pairs of smart glasses at CES 2026 - this one nails both price and performance

Xreal continues to impress with its AR glasses, and the Xreal 1S sets a new bar for glasses in the sub-$500 price range. If you enjoy mobile gaming, travel with a laptop, and want multiple screens for ...