Scientists say they've made a key breakthrough that would allow robots to figure out complex tasks on their own — but experts say it raises questions about how much risk comes with letting robots be in charge of their own learning.

A premapped course, a crew of handlers and a world-beating time: here’s what this Beijing half marathon reveals about how far humanoid robots have come—and how far they haven’t

China's humanoid robot race got a lot more serious this year. The winning machine didn't just improve on last year — it smashed the human record completely.

The Roborock Qrevo Series QV 35A is a robot vacuum and mop hybrid built around an all-in-one dock, which is the feature that actually determines how often you have to touch a robot vacuum. Cheap models self-empty into a bag you still have to change monthly.

Before the record came a face plant. A minor miscalculation by a runner led to an involuntary amputation ahead of Sunday's Beijing half marathon.

The winner from Honor, a Chinese smartphone maker, completed the race in 50 minutes and 26 seconds, running faster than the human world record in a show of China's technological leaps.

Roborock Qrevo Curv for $760: This is an older 2024 flagship model from Roborock, and WIRED reviewer Ryan Waniata says it's the best robot vacuum he's ever used. Even though it's not new, it's still a great vacuum with a great price point and is often on sale.

BEIJING — It was not even close as a bright red Chinese humanoid named “Lightning” lived up to its name in a half-marathon pitting humans against robots, smoking its competition on Sunday

A tiny robot companion that is designed to peek at you from your bag has been released, and its adorable design is already going viral.

China’s grid operators plan to purchase thousands of robots in 2026 alone, including devices to inspect and maintain vital infrastructure.