There’s something ominous about robots taking over jobs that humans are suited to do. Maybe you don’t want a job turning a wrench or pushing a broom, but someone does. But then there are the jobs no ...

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

Could robots replace real Wyoming cowboys? Researchers are building cattle-herding and other ag industry robots that could ...

AlphaBot 2 wants to beat humans at their own game. When the robot is asked if it wants to play dice, it can interpret the question and jump into action – pressing the button on an automatic dice ...

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 ...

Engineers from Britain implemented a novel approach to improve how robots grip and handle fragile, slippery or asymmetric objects. The breakthrough slip-prevention method shows impressive results and ...

A sun-powered robot working the fields could be the future of farming, according to tech startup Aigen. Designed to tackle weeds without chemicals or expensive fuel, its new robotic system, called ...