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

Love and loss, a cautionary tale about climate change, and the virtue of finding one's purpose. "The Wild Robot" may be a kids' movie at heart, but there's a lot of things in the film that only adults ...

In recent years, the development of humanoid robots has taken monumental strides, with the integration of realistic skin leading to breakthrough innovations. These advancements are not merely ...

AI-integrated toys are drawing attention at the expo. Robosen has launched a robot series featuring characters from "Toy Story" to mark the film's 30th anniversary. These robots not only enable voice ...

At CEATEC 2025, Sharp drew considerable attention with Poketomo, a palm-sized AI companion that blurs the line between toy, robot, and ...

The Rise of Robot Companions and Assistants In recent years, the technological landscape has witnessed an extraordinary evolution in robotics, particularly in the realm of companionship and assistance ...

“When my husband suddenly had to go to a nursing hospital, I was left alone and fell into depression. I cried every day. But once the robot came — she talked to me, asked me to hold her hand — I ...

Four researchers at the University of Waterloo have been awarded $3.95 million in funding to support their research as part ...

Nintendo is releasing a free update for "Animal Crossing: New Horizons" in January, along with a Switch 2 edition.

It was a Christmas morning feeling when I first met Reggie, a darling little fluffball with button eyes deep nestled in his ...

HydroSpread, a breakthrough fabrication method, lets scientists build ultrathin soft robots directly on water. These tiny, insect-inspired machines could transform robotics, healthcare, and ...