The Phantom MK-1 looks the part of an AI soldier. Encased in jet black steel with a tinted glass visor, it conjures a visceral dread far beyond what may be evoked by your typical humanoid robot. And ...

“Futuristic humanoids working in homes, businesses, and public spaces fuel people's interest," says Takayuki Ito, President of the International Federation of Robotics. “Since our environment is ...

Robot soldiers are now operating in Ukraine's combat zones as the Phantom MK-1 humanoids mark the arrival of autonomous warfare technology.

Researchers from Duke University and Columbia University have successfully harnessed a uniquely human cognitive ability – the “Theory of Mind” – to rapidly train teams of robots to perform complex ...

When a robotics pioneer who has spent decades building humanoid machines recommends that you stand at least nine feet away from any full-size walking robot, you should probably listen. “My advice to ...

A high-profile robotics expert thinks Elon Musk's AI ambitions are a pipe dream, according to Fortune. Rodney Brooks was the co-founder of iRobot, the creator of the home robot vacuum Roomba. He ...

AMC Robotics and HIVE Digital Technologies have announced a new strategic partnership. The two companies plan to work together to build the computer infrastructure needed to run advanced, AI-powered ...

A robot that folds your laundry is the kind of idea that sells itself. Just ask Syncere, a five-person startup that secured more than 1,000 preorders for its Lume robot with nothing but a simulated ...

Most robots rely on rigid, bulky parts that limit their adaptability, strength, and safety in real-world environments. Researchers developed soft, battery-powered artificial muscles inspired by human ...

Hospitals and senior living centers are leading the adoption of service robots that handle basic support tasks. Experts predict home-assistant robots capable of physical caregiving are still 10–15 ...

Flexible electronics such as flexible sensors, flexible circuits, and flexible actuators hold promising applications in robotic systems. They can effectively enhance a robot's intelligence, enabling ...

Nature is brimming with animals that collaborate in large numbers. Bees stake out the best feeding spots and let others know where they are. Ants construct complex hierarchical homes built for defense ...