Robots are machines that can automatically perform both simple and complex actions. They are often programmed by a computer, but there's no single definition of a robot. Robots include a wide variety ...

People who care informally for sick or disabled friends and relatives often become invisible in their own lives. Focusing on ...

A new algorithm has been designed to enable robots to make safer decisions around humans. In a factory setting, robots and humans can form strong teams. The robot handles repetitive tasks like ...

The latest version of an autonomous robot that can scout for grape diseases in vineyards in near-real time, with an accuracy ...

The white, bullet-shaped, sub-5-foot, 420-pound robot is like a neighborhood beat cop as it glides its way through the Crossroads district on four wheels, gathering data from its cameras and greeting ...

Many lonely people would rather deal with a robot than interact with an actual human, according to research co-led by ...

The study's findings hint at a future where robots aren't just teaching tools but could act as emotional buffers for children ...

Amazon's new Vulcan robot uses physical AI to carefully stow and pick everything from socks to fragile electronics at fulfillment centers. Freelance writer Amanda C. Kooser covers gadgets and tech ...

In 1982, personal computers were beige, boxy, and built for engineers. They were powerful, but uninviting. Few people knew what they were for, or why they might need one. It took more than just better ...

But guide dogs have limitations. Although it may not be obvious to the casual dog lover, these animals can cause headaches ...

A robot trained on videos of surgeries performed a lengthy phase of a gallbladder removal without human help. The robot operated for the first time on a lifelike patient, and during the operation, ...