To help solve this problem, Generalist has relied on “data hands,” a set of wearable pincers that capture micro-movements and ...

A high-profile robotics expert thinks Elon Musk's AI ambitions are a pipe dream, according to Fortune. Rodney Brooks was the co-founder of iRobot, the creator of the home robot vacuum Roomba. He ...

Overview The current generation of robots substantially minimizes human error in critical settings such as operating rooms ...

“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 ...

The dream of deploying humanoid robots in every home has created a new type of job. The only requirements are a head strap, a ...

Toyota Motor TM is moving humanoid robots onto a factory floor in Canada. At the same time, billionaire entrepreneur Mark Cuban is openly questioning whether the entire idea has staying power. The ...

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 ...

Robots still struggle with the unpredictable ways that fabric crumples and creases. But newer approaches offer the hope of better robotic household help. peepo/Getty Images More than 60 years ago, ...

Mark Cuban predicts that humanoid robots will be a short-lived phase, lasting only five to ten years, because they’re ...

Hospitals and senior living centers are leading the adoption of service robots that handle basic support tasks. Experts predict home-assistant robots capable of physical caregiving are still 10–15 ...

When Jonas Wüst first met rescue divers in Switzerland, what struck him wasn’t their courage, it was how much danger still defined their work. “We realized how outdated it all was,” he recalls.