16th January 2026 - Ruminating on Robotics on LBC

Fevzi Turkalp, the Gadget Detective, joins Clive Bull on LBC to discuss whether 2026 could be the year of the humanoid robot. Designed to be helpers around the home are they really advanced enough just yet to be truly useful? While the AI is certainly progressing, have the robotics caught up sufficiently? Plus, being connected online, are they a security risk?Gadget of the Week goes to;Devolo's Magic 2 WiFi 6 Next Wifi Kit. This kit combines both mains wired and wireless connections to create a mesh network around your home or office, improving coverage. With Wifi 6 implementation for extremely fast wireless connections, this kit comes in different packs to suit all needs. Scoring 4.5 out of 5You can follow and contact the Gadget Detective on X @gadgetdetective and BlueSky @GadgetDetective.com#Fevzi#Turkalp#Gadget#Detective#Tech#Technology#News#Reviews#Help#Advice#Grok#Perplexity#AI#Robot#Home#Helper#Robotics#Vacuum#Cleaner#Security#Safety#Companionship#Counselling#Sex#Chores#Cleaning#Ironing#Future#Servant#Dexterity#iRobot#Skynet#Terminator#GadgetoftheWeek#Devolo#Magic#2#Wifi#6#Mesh#Network#Electric#Circuit#Coverage