The biggest headache with robot lawn mowers is the setup. New LiDAR navigation aims to eliminate that entirely, letting you just drop the bot and let it map your yard. But it’s not perfect for every lawn.
A severe winter blast is causing chaos for Germany’s power grid. With solar panels buried and wind generation weak, the country is being forced to rely on expensive gas, sending electricity prices surging.
LG is teasing a new home robot with two articulated arms and five-fingered hands, set to debut at CES next month. It’s a major shift from their previous models and promises to handle a wide range of household chores.
Homey is launching a software-only version of its platform. You can now run the Homey Pro OS on your own hardware, moving away from dedicated hubs. It’s a big shift for power users who want local control.
A French startup is accelerating the shift to autonomous farming. Agreenculture has secured €6 million in Series A funding to industrialize its plug-and-play autonomy kits for agricultural machinery manufacturers.
Binding lets smart home devices communicate directly without relying on your hub or server. This creates crucial redundancy when systems go down. Setting up bindings varies by protocol but can save your smart home during outages.
