From drones and humanoid robots to collaborative “cobots” designed to work alongside humans, sophisticated machines are ...

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 ...

As more of us live longer, can robots help us maintain healthier, more independent and dignified lives? The robots I've been studying are friendly, helpful machines that can talk, remind, monitor—and ...

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

A new study shows people act similarly with robots and humans. Machines may feel less warm, but they perform equally in many ...

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 ...

Teddy Warner, 19, has always been interested in robotics. His family was in the industry, and he says he “grew up” working in a machinist shop while in high school. Now Warner is building a robotics ...

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 ...

John McCormick receives funding from the Australian Research Council. Robots come in a vast array of shapes and sizes. By definition, they’re machines that perform automatic tasks and can be operated ...

Guide dogs that assist people with blindness or partial sightedness are a powerful reminder of the bond humans have formed with our four-legged companions. Properly trained working dogs serve as a ...

When you buy online, a robot could be helping to fill your order. A behind-the-scenes look at an Amazon fulfillment center shows how they impact jobs.

Amazon will soon use more robots in its warehouses than human employees — with more than 1 million machines already deployed across facilities, according to a report. Many of these robots cover the ...