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RoboBuddy functions by monitoring how close a child is to their screen. If the child leans in too close, the robot senses the movement and automatically rolls backwards to maintain a healthy distance.

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In an unprecedented move, the US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has issued a public safety warning urging owners of certain Rad Power Bikes e-bike batteries to immediately stop using them, ...

The company claims its batteries are safe and that the consumer protection agency rejected solutions to avoid a recall. The company claims its batteries are safe and that the consumer protection ...

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This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. While Elon Musk plans a Tesla bot factory in Silicon Valley, Chinese companies like Unitree Robotics are already ...