Portland area police agencies now have a $150,000 robot “dog” at their disposal for bomb disposal, hostage situations and other scenarios that could be too dangerous to send a human.

Meet the Denver Police Department's newest team member: a robot dog. The department just introduced Colorado’s first robotic K9, joining the Bomb Squad to help with high-risk situations like SWAT ...

PENSACOLA, Fla. (WALA) - The Chappie James Museum in Pensacola is holding an event to honor the legacy of the first black man to reach the rank of four-star general in the U.S. armed forces.

Why it matters: The introduction of Boston Dynamics’ Spot robot fundamentally changes how Portland police approach high-risk situations by allowing them to gather intelligence and handle ...

It's always a blast seeing a youngster in a Gen. Daniel "Chappie James Jr. Flight Academy T-shirt. There have been a few shirt versions, but during Christmas I saw a youngster wearing the bright ...

Commissioner Mike Kohler says the city and county need to move forward with a signed deal for the General Chappie James Jr. Memorial Plaza by the end of Black History Month. It's a way to honor ...

For $175,000 you too can have a hyper-realistic full-body humanoid robot as personal companion coupled with “Companionship AI” and — to come — a controller app to manage and control your ...

Chinese robotics company Unitree unveiled new videos showing off advancements in the agility of its G1 and H1 humanoid robots, including running, dancing and more-natural walking. Jesse Orrall ...

Two new videos from Chinese companies make it clear: it'll soon be no use trying to run from robots. Rapid upgrades in speed and agility mean robot dogs can now sprint at near-Olympic pace ...

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If you live with cats or dogs who regularly leave a flurry of fur in their wake, a robot vacuum can take on some of the legwork to minimize how often you need to manually clean. We spoke with two ...