NASA rovers have revealed fascinating details and close-up images of Mars and the moon, but exploring other planets is slow. Most rovers are remotely controlled from Earth, and their careful, energy-efficient design limits how much ground they can cover.

Millions spent on humanoid robots depend on gig workers recording daily tasks, signaling a shift in AI training and work.

The idea no longer belongs to science fiction. Humans and robots are already sharing space, tasks, and decisions in everyday life. For years, most people imagined robots as industrial machines sealed behind safety cages. That picture is outdated.

Explore how medical robots and healthcare robotics enhance surgery, diagnostics, and hospital workflows, highlighting key benefits, real-world uses, and future trends in patient‑centered care.

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 of the world’s most complex problems. Robots are ...

Companies from around the world traveled to the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas this month to show off their latest tech. But one category always catches everyone's eye: robots. Ever since Karel Čapek introduced the word "robot" in his 1920 play "R ...

Walker S2 is an adult-sized humanoid robot with legs, a torso, and arms. China is sending these robots to patrol their border with Vietnam.

Tech firms aim to trigger a robot revolution with video of humans doing housework. Gig workers are paid up to $25 an hour to film themselves doing various tasks.