A new study has found that a robot’s feedback during a collaborative task can influence the feeling of closeness between the ...

Though Atlas was designed to resemble a person in other ways, its hands aren’t exactly one-to-one. Instead, company engineers ...

University of Chicago computer scientist Sarah Sebo is programming robots to give empathetic responses and perform nonverbal ...

It sounds like something from a sci-fi film - but some scientists believe this clever new tech could help alleviate strains ...

They would act not as instruments of war, but as intermediaries for peace — enforcing accountability through presence, not ...

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 ...

Compact robots that can rest on human shoulders are guiding tourists around Tokyo, but their creator is touting a more ...

Imagine a world where robots not only look like humans but also feel like us. Advanced technology has made this possible with the invention of bionic skin. This breakthrough allows robots to ...

Babo's utility extends to sparking an emotional connection with users by mimicking natural human conversation. It offers a ...

Wind turbines present a maintenance minefield historically navigated by in-demand experts, but robots offer efficiency and ...

Foxconn, the biggest electronics manufacturer in the world, announced Tuesday it plans to bring human-like robots into its ...

A new fast-food establishment, BurgerBot, is making waves in the restaurant industry by employing robots instead of humans to prepare meals. The automated restaurant features robots that handle the ...