There is also a dance studio, complete with a wood floor and large mirrors. Here scientists record the movements of human dancers to train virtual robots. “Robots move in the world,” Cousins says. “Who understands how to move in the world more innately than dancers and choreographers?”

Computer-aided design (CAD) systems are tried-and-true tools used to design many of the physical objects we use each day. But CAD software requires extensive expertise to master, and many tools incorporate such a high level of detail they don't lend themselves to brainstorming or rapid prototyping.

There's an app for everything. And everything has an App Store. Including, now, humanoid robots, courtesy of Unitree.

The original Roomba was the first robot vacuum in the US, and the second ever made, following Electrolux’s Trilobite the year prior. A basic bump-and-roll bot with bump and cliff sensors, the Roomba rolled randomly around your home, sucking up dirt, bumping from wall to wall, and generally trying not to fall down stairs.

The Maker of the $20K Neo Robot Has a Deal for 10,000 of Its Humanoids

If you’ve been waiting for a sign (or just a really good discount) to upgrade from your old robovac, this is it.

The company sold out of its first batch of production units, which it started shipping in January 2025. It’s currently working through a preorder waitlist that costs $25 to join. The full retail price is $1,750, but preorders get it for $1,500.

We put several robot vacuums from Roborock, Eufy, Dreame, and more through a series of mess tests to see which stood out.

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