“Futuristic humanoids working in homes, businesses, and public spaces fuel people's interest," says Takayuki Ito, President of the International Federation of Robotics. “Since our environment is ...

Most robots rely on rigid, bulky parts that limit their adaptability, strength, and safety in real-world environments. Researchers developed soft, battery-powered artificial muscles inspired by human ...

Incremental gains in dexterity can convert robots from lab curiosities into integral tools for key global industries.

Serve Robotics is rapidly growing its autonomous delivery fleet with Uber but faces scalability and profitability challenges.

A new study by an international team of scientists has outlined the potential for a new class of robots that can match the capabilities of humans. These advances are driven by the convergence of ...

Smarter data processing could make machines more helpful and energy-efficient in the real world. A good way to test this principle is robot soccer. Robots perceive the world around them very ...

Researchers are using generative AI and other techniques to teach robots new skills—including tasks they could perform in homes. Silent. Rigid. Clumsy. Henry and Jane Evans are used to awkward ...

From New York to Hawaii, people can spot security robots equipped with a suite of sensors patrolling the perimeters of some residential communities and apartment buildings. Security robots are rapidly ...

EXCLUSIVE: Dr Carl Strathearn believes the real risk comes from humans controlling humanoid robots, often with "little or no ...