To estimate the weight of a rock, you pick it up. Is it rough, or smooth? You run a finger over it. We're constantly gathering information through our sense of touch, which is closely connected to how ...

As robots transition from industrial settings to human-centric environments—such as homes, clinics, and classrooms—their ability to perceive and respond to ...

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Enter AheadForm. The Chinese robotics firm recently shared a video (above) showing an astonishingly realistic humanoid head.

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A team from the Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia and Brown University has shown that people can ‘sense’ a humanoid robot’s ...

As AI and robotics evolve, intelligent machines are expected to become increasingly integrated into daily life, reshaping both digital and physical economies. Alibaba and JD are positioning themselves ...

Uncover the unique benefits of social robots as companions for the elderly, promoting joy and imagination in care settings.

The worry with AI chatbots and apps, which bring supposed comfort and connection, is that they can drive greater disconnect and increased loneliness, given their rewarding and addictive nature.

A research team has developed a new "Physical AI" technology that improves the efficiency of multi-robot autonomous ...

As robotic materials grow smarter and more responsive, research could guide engineers in shaping systems believed by experts. Human creativity and behaviour can be imitated by evaluating how people ...