Humanoid robots have arms and legs, but can they work alongside human beings, or will they replace them? Their use is growing, but are they ready?

For International Women's Day, Dr. Maja Matarić and Dr. Tania Morimoto discussed their current robotics research and student development.

Dieter Pletscher of Kassow Robots shares advice for overcoming common hurdles in deploying collaborative robots.

The rapid advancement of artificial intelligence (AI) and robotics is setting the stage for a transformative shift in how businesses operate and economies grow. By 2043, these technological forces are ...

Valkyrie, a humanoid robot that was previously trained to assist NASA with Mars mission preparations, will soon return to the ...

Ansys (ANSS) software enables engineers to develop high-torque density motors and low-gear ratio transmission so powerful robots can interact gently with humans in real-world settings Up until now, ...

Local high school and college robotics teams are exploring new ways to integrate blockchain technology into their work, starting with simple automation and data tracking experiments. As they explore ...

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — Friendly robots, the ones people love to love, are quirky: R2-D2, C-3PO, WALL-E, BB-8, Marvin, Roz and Baymax. They’re emotional, prone to panic or bossy, empathetic and able to ...

AI’s concealed labor has repeatedly led us to overestimate the technology. Humanoid robots are entering a similar phase.

From the depths of the ocean to the craters of the moon, Carnegie Mellon University has spent more than 40 years designing robots for the most extreme environments. On Feb. 27, the university will ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Dr. Jonathan Reichental covers technology in business and society. Toy versions of the popular droids R2-D2 and BB-8, part of the ...

NASA’s Valkyrie humanoid robot is heading back to Johnson Space Center in Texas after spending a full decade at the University of Edinburgh in Scotland. The 1.8-meter, 125-kilogram electric humanoid, ...