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Human Intern Outpaces Figure AI Humanoid in 10-Hour Sorting Challenge.
May 19, 2026 at 9:10 AM
In a unique 10-hour endurance test, a human intern at Figure AI narrowly defeated a humanoid robot in a high-stakes package-sorting competition, highlighting both the progress and limitations of current robotics.
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Ecovacs Slashes Robot Vacuum Prices by Hundreds Following Trade Stabilization.
April 28, 2026 at 2:44 PM
Ecovacs has announced permanent price reductions of up to $500 on nine of its popular robot vacuum and mop models in the US, citing improved trade relations between the US and China.
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Harvard Researchers Discover 'Randomness' as Key to Solving Robot Traffic Jams.
April 18, 2026 at 4:09 AM
Researchers at Harvard SEAS have found that introducing controlled randomness into robot movement patterns significantly improves efficiency in crowded environments, preventing congestion.










