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

"The robots in our production lines weren’t doing an official job — more like the interns." Chinese automaker trials humanoid ...

Humanoid robots, robotic systems with a human-like body structure, have the potential of tackling various real-world tasks ...

A four-foot-tall machine just completed a grueling autonomous trek in sub-zero temperatures. Here is how this breakthrough could change the future.

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 ...

China is getting ready to celebrate the Lunar New Year, and the festivities will include robots. Ahead of the celebration ...

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

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — Friendly robots, the ones people love to love, are quirky: R2-D2, C-3PO, WALL-E, BB-8, Marvin, Roz and Baymax. They’re emotional, prone to panic or bossy, empathetic and able to ...

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 ...

Courtney doesn’t have eyes, but it’s got sensors everywhere. There are two blinking lights on the front of its boxy body to approximate wide, moony pupils. It’s been described as a “large cooler on ...

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