While neurotic robots are a staple of science fiction — just think of C-3PO in Star Wars or Marvin in the Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy — they haven’t really been a focus of research into how ...

The Chinese government is betting that robots will drive economic growth. But the bots can’t really do much yet.

I’ve been teaching robotics at the University of Washington for more than a decade. Every class begins with “robotics news of the week.” For years, humanoid robots appeared only occasionally—usually ...

Many lonely people would rather deal with a robot than interact with an actual human, according to research co-led by Newcastle University. Contrary to the common assumption that lonely people would ...

Humanoid robots are all over social media, doing everything from dancing to serving drinks. But are they really going to show ...

Neurotic robots are a staple of science fiction. One study recently found that neurotic traits in a robot can make them seem more relatable. In science fiction, robots can be neurotic. Think "Star ...

Two autonomous robots combine walking, flying, and rolling in rescue missions that would be too risky for humans.

Well, the Unitree R1 might actually be it. This isn’t just another clunky machine for a lab; it’s a serious step towards ...

Amazon is now using more than one million robots in its facilities, the company says. The retail giant said three in four global deliveries are helped in some way by robotics. As Amazon relies more on ...