As companion robots debut, investors question whether they are useful appliances or pricey toys for the middle class.

Robotics companies are accelerating launch cycles and crossing into each other’s categories, tapping innovation to keep growth alive in a crowded market.

The two firms are shifting focus from portable power to home storage, betting that easier installation will win over consumers.

Collaborations with ride-hailing platforms are giving them the reach to enter new markets.

CEO Li Tong credits a relentless focus on real-world deployment with making Keenon the global leader in commercial service robots.

Despite US concerns, an official at operator CSPCP says naval use of Chancay is “impossible.”

The startup has raised funding to expand its companion robot line after launching on Kickstarter and at CES.

AI features were on display in Berlin, but the real focus is shifting from flashy products to seamless systems.