Robots-for-rent is one way some small U.S. factories gain access to automation, reducing turnover and ensuring workers aren’t ...

Human-robot interaction suggests there’ll likely be many contexts where robots don’t displace workers but rather make the ...

The new algorithm could help robots make safer, smarter decisions around humans, even amidst the greatest uncertainties.

When robots work safely with humans, they can provide clear benefits. Industries facing labor shortages, such as elder care, could see relief. Physically demanding jobs might also become safer for ...

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

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

Imagine for a moment that you're in an auto factory. A robot and a human are working next to each other on the production line. The robot is busy rapidly assembling car doors while the human runs ...

The pocket-sized robots, Emo and AIBI, by LivingAI, are already available on the market. Both have small screen “faces” and ...

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 ...

But guide dogs have limitations. Although it may not be obvious to the casual dog lover, these animals can cause headaches for some owners with disabilities. As living creatures, they require constant ...

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 ...