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LIVING SELECT JOURNAL

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ARTICLE OF THE WEEK 05 / HOME ROBOTS

Figure, Memo and NEO: how close is the household robot?

New home trials, a planned beta and a US$20,000 early-access offer. Follow the progress of Figure, Sunday Memo and 1X NEO, with images of all three.

Ivan Wilson Bar · 7 October 2026 · 6 min read
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Figure humanoid tidying a living-room floorFigure · official demonstration still

NEW TECHNOLOGY 04 / DOMESTIC ROBOTICS

Dyson Nurovi: the triangle reaches the corner

Two priced UK products, one preview and a geometric answer to a stubborn cleaning problem.

Ivan Wilson Bar · 5 October 2026 · 5 min read
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Dyson R1 Nurovi Dry robot vacuum with dockDyson manufacturer image

NEW TECHNOLOGY 03 / WEARABLE ROBOTICS

The walking exoskeleton is becoming a UK consumer product

Hypershell’s UK range, the Halo preview and the distinction between outdoor and clinical equipment.

Ivan Wilson Bar · 28 September 2026 · 5 min read
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Hypershell X Ultra wearable hip exoskeletonHypershell manufacturer image

NEW TECHNOLOGY 01 / LAUNDRY

Could the next laundry revolution leave water behind?

Clean clothes. Less water. A different kind of wash. We explore the promise of CO₂ cleaning—and how close it is to your home.

Ivan Wilson Bar · 21 September 2026 · 4 min read
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Conceptual image of fresh white linen beside an unbranded silver washing machineConcept illustration

NEW TECHNOLOGY 02 / HOME ROBOTS

LG CLOiD and the next wave of household robots

LG CLOiD at CES 2026, a robotic mower with an arm, and a portable garment-care device: the promise and the practical questions.

Ivan Wilson Bar · 25 September 2026 · 5 min read
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Smart sleep technology UK: buy for the problem

Cooling, sunrise lamps, tracking and the full cost behind a better-night promise.

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AR glasses UK: displays and smart glasses explained

XREAL-style display glasses and camera-and-audio smart glasses are different purchases.

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Premium air purifiers UK: room size, filters and running costs

Coverage, filter life, noise and the full ownership cost behind cleaner-air claims.

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Bird feeder cameras UK: lenses, AI and subscriptions

Garden placement, storage, species recognition and the ongoing cost behind the close-up.

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