BEGIN ARTICLE PREVIEW: Robot vacuums used to be the stuff of classic science fiction, bustling around Jetson-like dream homes. That’s no longer the case. In fact, they’re far more advanced than ever before, with models boasting an array of sophisticated sensors, CPUs, lasers and even AI-enhanced software. The fact is that if you’re looking to keep your home nice and tidy, these robots are useful tools and will do the trick. Nonetheless, living the robot vacuum dream can set you back a hefty sum — some cost as much as four figures. While you don’t have to spend that much, you do get a lot in return. That includes self-emptying dust bins, multiple room and floor mapping, powerful suction and thoughtfully designed hardware.Despite all this sophistication, however, none of these machines can really replace a mop and human exertion. Now playing: Watch this: Bat

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On Monday evening, a judge said she planned to rule quickly on a proposed restraining order against Apple in its battle with Epic, and US District Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers came through on that promise. A few hours after a Zoom-streamed hearing, she made the call: Apple can continue to block Fortnite on iOS, but, at least for now, it can't drop the hammer on the Unreal Engine development kit. In a battle of titans over the App Store's rules, the hearing and ruling gave only a few hints about how this may roll out. Epic's decision to break the rules before suing doesn't seem to help its case, but Apple's arguments about competition in the market also fall a bit flat. It could be many months before a final decision comes down -- Fortnite players on iPhones should probably hope the two parties can negotiate an agreement before that happens.

Robotics is the field of engineering that is focused on developing machines – usually by combining knowledge from both the field of mechanics and electronics – that are able to either fully or partly take over tasks that would normally be carried out by humans. As technology advanced, components such as processors, electric motors and different kind of sensors have become increasingly more compact and precise, stimulating the use of robotics in other fields than only that of manufacturing. Robotics, fueled by artificial Intelligence (AI) is rapidly changing the way we work and interact with technology. Technological advances have drastically changed the capabilities of modern robotics, allowing them to be operational and effective in a wide range of industries. New technologies – such as artificial intelligence, machine learning, and advanced computer vision – form the basis of the further development of robotics, allowing them to be used in processes which were, up until today, deemed to only be executable by humans.

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Researches have pulled inspiration from man's best friend in order to better understand robots. By attaching a fluffy dog-tail to a Roomba, the team was able to determine the state of the machine. A'happy' wag meant the system was working properly, 'sad' communicated there was a problem and'tired' referenced to the robot's battery life. Researches have pulled inspiration from man's best friend in order to better understand robots. The key component in their design turned out to be an iRobot Roomba--a robot cleaner--this time with a fluffy, actuated tail that wagged like a dog's Researches from the University of Manitoba set out to find ways that could help people understand a robot's emotions.