Scientists say they've made a key breakthrough that would allow robots to figure out complex tasks on their own, but experts say it raises questions about how much risk comes with letting robots be in charge of their own learning.

Tutor Intelligence in Watertown is a kind of kindergarten for robots.

Most robot headlines follow a familiar script: a machine masters one narrow trick in a controlled lab, then comes the bold promise that everything is about to change. I usually tune those stories out. We have heard about robots taking over since science ...

A paddle-wielding robot is so adept at playing table tennis that it is posing a tough challenge to elite human players and sometimes defeating them, according to a new study in the journal Nature that shows how advances in artificial intelligence are making robots more agile.

In crowded environments, more robots don’t always mean faster results—in fact, too many can bring everything to a standstill. Harvard researchers discovered a surprising fix: adding a bit of randomness to how robots move can actually prevent gridlock and boost efficiency.

A Chinese factory is producing humanoid robots every 30 minutes, marking a shift toward large-scale manufacturing and broader adoption.

September 15, 2025 — Virginia Tech researchers received a grant worth more than $500,000 from the National Science Foundation to expand robot theater, an after-school program that helps children explore robotics through performance-based learning.

Virginia Tech researchers have received a grant worth more than $500,000 from the U.S. National Science Foundation. This money is to be used to expand robot theatre, an after-school programme designed to help children to explore robotics through ...

Purdue University Colleges of Science, Engineering, and Agriculture together with the Purdue Office of Industry Partnerships and Purdue Polytechnic Institute proudly present Robotics Day, a campus-wide celebration of innovation, collaboration, and ...

The University of Nevada, Reno is inviting the public to explore the wonders of the natural world and deep space during the “Spring into Science” open house this Saturday, April 25.From 10 a.m. to 2 p.