US President Donald Trump claims robots and artificial intelligence will boost US jobs, not destroy them. But will AI really ...

Robot skin that senses touch and pain — and triggers instant reflexes — makes robots more like humans. It probably also makes ...

Robots are becoming part of our everyday lives, from health care to home assistance. But for humans to truly trust and ...

Meet seven robots already tackling bomb disposal, firefighting, deep-sea exploration, pipeline inspection, construction, ...

In 1982, personal computers were beige, boxy, and built for engineers. They were powerful, but uninviting. Few people knew what they were for, or why they might need one. It took more than just better ...

Imagine for a moment that you’re in an auto factory. A robot and a human are working next to each other on the production line. The robot is busy rapidly assembling car doors while the human runs ...

Humanoid robots have enthused public imagination for decades, from Honda’s ASIMO to Tesla’s Optimus and Agility Robotics’ Digit. However, what makes these machines deeply human is what lies under the ...

Editor’s Note: This is part of a series called Inside the Lab, which gives audiences a first-hand look at the research laboratories at the University of Chicago and the scholars who are tackling some ...

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. In an Indian town, workers fold towels while wearing cameras, providing data to teach AI robots how to move and ...

A study has revealed that robots can serve not merely as toys but as excellent teachers for children with autism spectrum ...

Researchers at the City University of Hong Kong have developed a neuromorphic robotic 'e-skin' that mimics human reflexes, enabling robots to detect and respond to pain.

John McCormick receives funding from the Australian Research Council. Robots come in a vast array of shapes and sizes. By definition, they’re machines that perform automatic tasks and can be operated ...