New AI training allows assistive robots to move both arms naturally, helping them perform household tasks more safely and efficiently.

Fauna Robotics is launching Sprout as a developer platform for humanoid robots. The robot features 29 degrees of freedom and ...

From study buddies to health care helpers, Purdue professor Sooyeon Jeong is designing robots that listen, respond and build ...

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When soft music is playing in the background, a brief exchange with a robot can evoke unexpected feelings of intimacy. Researchers were surprised to discover how much of a role the background music ...

The field of soft robotics creates robots made of materials such as elastic, silicone rubber, or gels for the purpose of working in conjunction with people. Extremely maneuverable and often lacking ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Robot assistants are on the way, but the latest models might need a human teleoperator to take over certain tasks by looking and listening inside your home.

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 ...

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