Many of the environments where human-facing universal robots can provide benefits — homes, hospitals, schools — are sensitive and personal.

The humanoid robots we have developed are already transporting goods in factories. In 25 years, robots will work and live ...

“With a robot with a high level of anthropomorphism, consumer empathy generates more negative responses and a lower level of satisfaction,” the report found. Instead, the researchers proposed designs ...

In a new video (below) released this week by robotics specialist Unitree, its G1 humanoid robot is shown performing a number ...

In slow movements, each gunmetal gray robot grabs a towel by its corners, flattens it out, folds it twice, and deposits it ...

A Czech playwright introduced the word to English in the 1920s. But back then, it wasn't analogous to machinery. New ...

Though many humanoid robots finished a 13-mile race through the Chinese capital, others were beset by technical difficulties—or failed at the starting line. Based in London, Will is passionate about ...

At ETH Zurich's Robotic Systems Lab, engineers have created ANYmal-D, a four-legged robot that can play badminton with people. This project brings together robotics, artificial intelligence and sports ...

Amazon's new Vulcan robot uses physical AI to carefully stow and pick everything from socks to fragile electronics at fulfillment centers. Freelance writer Amanda C. Kooser covers gadgets and tech ...

The newly unveiled Dot is just one node in the company’s new autonomous delivery platform, a web of human couriers, bots and ...