Toyota Canada Deploys Digit Humanoid on Plant Floor
Digit walks in—the factory just got a humanoid coworker. Toyota Motor Manufacturing Canada has signed a commercial agreement to deploy Agility Robotics’ Digit after a successful pilot, with plans to extend the robot’s duties across manufacturing, supply chain, and logistics tasks. Tim Hollander, pre
KBIS 2026 Sparks 10 Clever Innovations
Orlando’s show floor just proved home tech is listening. A sprawling KBIS 2026 reveal in Orlando shone a spotlight on a decade’s worth of ideas headed for your kitchen, laundry room, and smart home. The feature: ten “clever” appliance innovations that organizers and manufacturers say will reshape ho
Humanoid Robots Near Peak Performance
Humanoid robots just danced like humans—without the drama. IEEE Spectrum’s Video Friday highlights PNDbotics Adam tearing through a street-dance routine that makes the line between man and machine blur in real time. The clip isn’t a “solve-all” moment for robotics, but it is a telling snapshot of wh
Anker Prime Power Bank Hits New Low at $79.99
This 200W power bank can push a MacBook Pro to 50% in about 40 minutes—and it's on sale. Anker’s Prime Power Bank, a 20,000 mAh battery pack with a claimed 200W combined output, has slipped to a new low at Woot: $79.99, down from a $139.99 MSRP. The deal is live through February 27 and comes with th
Brightpick taps NAPA for auto parts automation
Brightpick's robots head into NAPA's warehouses—CFOs want the payback. Brightpick, a maker of AI-powered robotic automation for warehouses, has struck a strategic pact with NAPA to deploy its systems across the auto-parts distributor’s distribution centers. The partnership signals a clear bet that a
What we’re watching next in china
Beijing just rewired the robot supply chain. Chinese regulators are moving the goalposts on automation by shifting emphasis from flashy demos to the bones of the industry: core components, local sourcing, and domestic capacity. Chinese regulatory filings show a deliberate push to accelerate国产替代 (dom
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