UChicago scientists team up with Chicago Public Schools to test if robots need fictional personalities to teach effectively ...

Companies across sectors are increasingly embracing robotics for efficiency gains, labor optimization and cost savings. But introducing robots into human-centered environments isn’t just a technical ...

The researchers developed round fluffy robots with motorized ribcages that can simulate breathing by expanding and contracting. More than 100 participants held these robots, which breathed in a ...

A McDonald’s in a Chinese city piloted humanoid robots to serve meals and entertain customers, according to reports. Videos ...

A Singapore-headquartered robotics firm claims a breakthrough is bringing machines closer to human-level dexterity.

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Robots are increasingly learning new skills by watching people. From folding laundry to handling food, many real-world, ...

AS China’s rapid advances in artificial intelligence push humanoid robots closer to everyday use, some leaders ...

A humanoid robot rallies tennis shots with a human player in real time, using AI to track and respond without scripts or ...