“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 optimized for the human body, the idea of a quick ...

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 recently wrote that it will be practically impossible for ...

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 anatomy that can stretch, lift heavy objects, and sense ...

In a groundbreaking move within the realm of robotics, OpenMind is set to introduce a new frontier in humanoid robots with a platform reminiscent of the Android operating system. This innovation is poised to reshape the landscape of humanoid robotics ...

The latest boom in robotics represents a revolution in the way machines have learned to interact with the world.

When Jonas Wüst first met rescue divers in Switzerland, what struck him wasn’t their courage, it was how much danger still defined their work. “We realized how outdated it all was,” he recalls. “Divers were still sent into low-visibility waters to ...

Each year, numerous patients worldwide require surgical interventions that could benefit from the precision and safety offered by surgical robots. The standard approach for complex surgeries often involves traditional open or laparoscopic techniques, which ...

Mark Cuban predicts that humanoid robots will be a short-lived phase, lasting only five to ten years, because they’re inefficient for real household tasks. Instead, he believes homes will be completely redesigned around more optimal,