home robots

A called third strike was overturned under Major League Baseball's Automated Ball-Strike challenge system, allowing the batter to remain at the plate. The decision highlights the growing influence of the robot umpire technology now being used to review ball-and-strike calls, with fans and commentators weighing in on how ABS is changing the game and the role of home plate umpires.

Forbes reports that buying a home robot will test consumers' trust in new technology. Domestic robots promise to handle household chores, but adopting one means letting an automated machine into private living spaces, raising questions about reliability, safety and how much control people are willing to hand over. The piece frames trust as the key hurdle for the home robotics market as these products move toward mainstream shoppers.