Robotics technology that not only performs simple tasks but also supports humans in all their tasks is among the key technologies in industrial manufacturing. But this requires that robots be able to ...

Whether they’re delivering food or folding your laundry, consumer-facing robots are increasingly being designed to be more ...

AI’s concealed labor has repeatedly led us to overestimate the technology. Humanoid robots are entering a similar phase.

In labs, living rooms, hospitals, and classrooms, robots are no longer just tools—they’re becoming social actors. People apologize to robot vacuums, feel guilty turning off companion bots, and ...

Robot designers are increasingly making bots cuter so that they are more attractive for humans to interact with.

Current robots still do not walk as smoothly and naturally as humans. Scientists are using new technologies to make robots more flexible, natural, and lifelike. Actuators are the main force that moves ...

AI-powered delivery robots from companies like Serve Robotics are replacing human drivers across the nation — but they can't ...

Opponents of AI insist that AI robots will soon outnumber humans in offices, factories, and warehouses — and at least one former Citi executive agrees.

Chinese robotics firm EngineAI has showcased its compact PM01 humanoid robot rising from the ground seconds after being kicked and pushed, with movements closely resembling human motion.

This article was published in Scientific American’s former blog network and reflects the views of the author, not necessarily those of Scientific American I've been spending a lot of time around ...