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

Robots are starting to do jobs like firefighting, lawn mowing and beach cleaning, among other things.

Across industries, companies are feeling the squeeze from labor shortages, rising costs and nonstop pressure to boost efficiency. Robots are quickly becoming real-life solutions, and their promise has ...

Why can ChatGPT help you write an essay but can't fold your laundry? Some researchers are working on software that would allow robots to understand and execute commands. Artificial intelligence can ...

For more complicated tasks, 1X Technologies' Neo home robot switches to 'expert mode,' which involves a company employee remotely 'supervising' a session while the robot works.

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