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.

Smart gadgets are capable of much more than reporting the weather and playing music. These selections of time-saving tech could return hours to your busy day.

From refrigerators powered by artificial intelligence to automated mops and mowers, household robots are on the rise! But are they truly helpful, or just another tech trend? Consumer Reports breaks down the pros, cons and reveals which deliver real value.

TL;DR: Apple is developing advanced robotics technology, including a Smart Home Hub with a robotic arm and an AI assistant featuring a unique personality, targeting a 2027 launch. The company also plans a foldable iPad-Mac hybrid expected by 2028, aiming ...

Ecovacs has confirmed its attendance at CES 2026 and has already earned recognition with the Deebot X11 OmniCyclone, which has been named a CES 2026 Innovation Awards Honouree. The company says it plans to unveil its most ambitious product range so far.

Dreame is offering huge deals for Black Friday, with up to 53% off on its robot vacuums, wet and dry handhelds, and even a hair dryer.

If you’re tired of juggling a separate vacuum, mop, and a charging dock that barely does more than hold a plug, this is the kind of upgrade that can change your whole cleaning routine. The Roborock S8 MaxV Ultra sits at the top of the brand’s lineup,

Robot has begun bankruptcy proceedings under which its Chinese creditors will acquire the consumer robot company and continue the brand.

Speculation continues to grow around Apple’s potential entry into the robotics market, with rumors suggesting the tech giant could unveil a home robot as early as 2027. Although Apple has not confirmed these reports, the possibility of an Apple-designed ...

While the Roborock Saros Z70 didn’t exactly live up to the hype, there’s no denying its robotic arm is still a cool piece of technology. Capable of picking up small objects in its path, moving them to a new location, then continuing its cleaning ...