Think of actuators as the robot’s muscles —the technology that enables humanoids to move. Actuators come in three types: ...

Robot sporting events could become more common in the coming years. But how many of us will be tuning in to watch?

AI robots are being trained on data from real humans who record themselves doing chores for a living. But they’re not doing ...

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

The idea of robots working in service and retail roles isn't a new one, but it is an emerging reality. Will it work?

While neurotic robots are a staple of science fiction — just think of C-3PO in Star Wars or Marvin in the Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy — they haven't really been a focus of research into how ...

Hospitals and senior living centers are leading the adoption of service robots that handle basic support tasks. Experts ...

When witnesses see a robot mistreated, some copy the rudeness while others step in to help. Design and values decide the ...