A new tuna robot could lead to more agile and efficient underwater drones

Igor Bonifacic

Robots that can swim underwater are nothing new. For example, earlier this year Carnegie Mellon outfitted its famous Snakebot with turbines and engines to give it water capabilities. But few can do so with the grace, speed, and ease of a real fish. And it’s not that scientists have avoided developing a robot that can … Read more

A robot collision sparked a fire at the UK’s top online grocer

Saqib Shah

In some industrial applications, robots are ascribed an increase in efficiency. But as a major UK grocery company just found out, that doesn’t mean they aren’t at risk of accidents like humans are. Ocado – which competes with Amazon Fresh – was forced to cancel orders for some customers after a robot collision sparked a … Read more

Amazon Prime Day 2021: The best deals on robot vacuums, smart home gadgets and kitchen tech

Nicole Lee

All products recommended by Engadget are selected by our editorial team independently of our parent company. Some of our stories contain affiliate links. If you buy something through one of these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. Aside from the usual tech offerings, Amazon Prime Day is also a great opportunity to grab that … Read more