When a robotics pioneer who has spent decades building humanoid machines recommends that you stand at least nine feet away from any full-size walking robot, you should probably listen. “My advice to ...

Once the purview of science fiction, automatons are getting closer to reality.

Researchers from Duke University and Columbia University have successfully harnessed a uniquely human cognitive ability – the “Theory of Mind” – to rapidly train teams of robots to perform complex ...

“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 ...

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 ...

Firms are working to make the motors that drive robots more efficient and cheaper.

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 ...

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 ...

Yann LeCun challenges humanoid robots built on precomputed demos, arguing for explicit world models so teams build adaptable ...