Jacob Biba

Staff Reporter at Built In

Expertise: Robotics and hardware

Education: University of North Carolina-Asheville

Jacob Biba is a former Built In staff reporter who covered robotics and hardware. Prior to Built In, he worked as a freelance writer and photographer. His work has appeared in The New York Times, The Washington Post, The Intercept and The New Republic. Biba has a degree in sociology from the University of North Carolina–Asheville.

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Updated on October 13, 2025

22 Examples of Robotic Process Automation

Robots are ready to take over the tedious back-office tasks humans no longer want to do.

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Updated on May 08, 2024

What Is a Social Robot?

Social robots interact with people, and can even help children build social skills or support people with dementia.

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Updated on October 27, 2026

25 Website Development Companies to Know

From branding and website copy to full-stack overhauls, these website development companies help their clients stand out.

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Jacob Biba Jacob Biba
Updated on April 02, 2024

17 Unforgettable Vaporware Products

Vaporware that captured our imaginations — but then dropped off the face of the earth.

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Updated on August 05, 2026

25 Beauty Companies to Know

These beauty companies are using the latest in beauty tech and health standards to advance the industry.

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Updated on December 13, 2024

16 Types of IoT Sensors Available Today

IoT sensors are integrated into devices that collect data on their physical surroundings, transmitting this data to the cloud via a mobile network. Here are some of the most common types of IoT sensors to know.

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Updated on October 15, 2025

9 New Battery Technologies to Watch

Could one of these new battery technologies be a viable alternative to lithium-ion batteries?

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Updated on September 22, 2026

What Are eVTOLs? Are They the Future of Aviation?

Electricity-powered flying taxis are almost ready for liftoff.

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Jacob Biba Jacob Biba
Updated on May 19, 2026

What Is Autonomous Trucking?

The trucking industry has its sights set on a driverless future.

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Jacob Biba Jacob Biba
Updated on May 22, 2024

26 Top Venture Capital Firms in Tech

Meet the VC firms backing the products you use every day.

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Jacob Biba Jacob Biba
Updated on September 30, 2026

55 Hardware Companies You Should Know

These hardware companies are building the next big thing.

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Updated on April 05, 2024

15 Metaverse Companies to Know

Meet the companies building the metaverse.

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