Former iRobot CEO Colin Angle is working on robotic 'Familiars' with his new company, Familiar Machines & Magic.

The robotics pioneer who helped unleash the Roomba vacuum is now betting that you might one day replace your beloved dog or cat with a plush robot that follows you around your home and adapts to your daily habits.

To find the best robot vacuum for every type of home and lifestyle, I tested more than 20 robot vacuums in my home, which I share with two other people and five dogs, on short-pile carpet, hardwood, and tile, assessing how well they clean, how effectively they navigated my home, and how much hands-on work they required.

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.

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

After Ukraine's President Zelensky said territory had been captured using just robots and drones, what is the future of unmanned warfare?

Genesis AI CEO Zhou Xian said the company has built robot hands with dexterity and performance close to human levels.

We had our parents and grandparents live with and review ElliQ, a multipurpose robot that serves as a digital assistant, social companion and health advocate.