Author: Sota Takahashi

Sota Takahashi is a Japanese-born electrical engineer. At the age of 18, he moved to Seattle and completed his Electrical Engineering degree at the University of Washington, Seattle. Being a fan of all things tech, he channels his geeky side through this website, and with his wife Linda, shares knowledge about robot pets and how they can be lifelong and advantageous companions for both children and the elderly.

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Robot Dog History: Who Made the First Robotic Dog and When?
BySota Takahashi November 12, 2021May 29, 2026
From Spot to Aibo down to Joy For All’s Golden Pup, it seems that robot dogs are a novelty that families just can’t get enough of. But the first-ever robotic dog has a fascinating history.
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Robot Vacuums
Eufy RoboVac 11s Review
BySota Takahashi October 27, 2021June 23, 2023
A midrange robot vacuum with unique suction power and a surprisingly quiet build, the Eufy RoboVac 11S is one of our favorite robovacs to date. Learn why here.
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Self-Assembling Robots Are the Key to Affordable Technology
BySota Takahashi October 26, 2021February 24, 2022
Do you have a fascination with robots and outer space, but find that the most advanced technology is monopolized by the 1%? Martin Nisser’s latest project seeks to make advanced hardware accessible to all through self-assembling robots.
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Amazon Unveils Astro, Its First Home Security Robot
BySota Takahashi September 30, 2021June 1, 2026
With the success of Amazon Alexa, as well as their smart home security company Ring, the corporation is now looking to launch a home security robot called Astro.
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