A Czech playwright introduced the word to English in the 1920s. But back then, it wasn't analogous to machinery. New ...

I tend to approach robot videos with a mild air of defeat and scepticism, in no small part because a lot of hype has been ...

Ready for a robot that not only looks human but also acts and reacts like one, expressing emotions like shyness, excitement or friendliness? Disney Research, the innovation powerhouse behind The Walt ...

UC Berkeley recently released a video demonstrating its latest creation, the Humanoid Table TEnnis Robot (HITTER), playing a ...

When robots work safely with humans, they can provide clear benefits. Industries facing labor shortages, such as elder care, could see relief. Physically demanding jobs might also become safer for ...

For many children, the transition from learning to read to reading to learn is a crucial and sometimes nervewracking ...

Now robots are doing the human. Artificial intelligence has become so sophisticated that it’s apparently no longer distinguishable from its human counterparts. The newest generation of ChatGPT has ...

At ETH Zurich's Robotic Systems Lab, engineers have created ANYmal-D, a four-legged robot that can play badminton with people. This project brings together robotics, artificial intelligence and sports ...

Many lonely people would rather deal with a robot than interact with an actual human, according to research co-led by ...