The Robotic Life is heading to Automate 2026
Just registered for Automate 2026 — Looking forward to seeing the latest in Autonomous Robot Companies. June 22-25 at McCormick Place in Chicago, I’ll be walking the floor of the largest automation and robotics show in North America on behalf of The Robotic Life. As someone who’s been tracking the humanoid robotics space as both […]
Helix Humanoids Just Made a Bed — And Everything Just Changed
If there was ever a moment that perfectly captures what The Robotic Life is all about, this is it. Figure AI just released a video of two Helix humanoid robots cleaning up a room and making a bed. Not in a lab. Not with special equipment. Just two robots, a messy room, and a bed […]
Press & Media
As Featured In PR.com | May 9, 2026 Entrepreneur Launches TheRoboticLife.com — The First Autonomous Robot Companies Resource Built for Everyday Consumers Lars Talbert, entrepreneur and 30-year stock market investor, announced the launch of TheRoboticLife.com — a platform dedicated to making humanoid robotics accessible and understandable for everyday consumers. Unlike most robotics content aimed at […]
How iRobot Lost the Robot War: From Roomba to Bankruptcy
The company that made robot vacuums mainstream… Just filed for bankruptcy. And the reason why might surprise you. Roomba is Bankrupt: The Tragic End of an IconWatch this video on YouTube Introduction For years, iRobot wasn’t just a robotics company—it was robotics for millions of consumers. The Roomba didn’t just succeed… ? It created […]
Russia’s Humanoid Robot “AIDOL” Faceplants on Debut: Innovation or Embarrassment?
A humanoid robot debut backed by national pride, dramatic music, and global attention… Ended with a faceplant. Russia’s attempt to enter the humanoid robotics race didn’t go as planned—and the internet noticed. Aidol Humanoid: Can This Robot Recover?Watch this video on YouTube Introduction A small Moscow-based startup recently went viral—but not for the reasons they […]