Personal robotics companies are making a bet that real-world C-3P0-like machines will be of great help to the world’s aging population who need assistance with routine household tasks. The question is ...

Two decades ago, the introduction of 3D CAD technology ushered in the Golden Age of Robotics. Development of robotics technology, systems, and applications has mirrored similar advances in 3D design, ...

In the ever-evolving landscape of technology, the race towards creating human-friendly robots is led by pioneering institutions such as MIT’s ...

It was only a matter of time before we started to think about how robots can design – other robots. In fact, I’ve been having these conversations with people ever since the arrival of ChatGPT, as we ...

Sam Kriegman, a professor at Northwestern's McCormick School of Engineering, is something of a local celebrity. He can often be found on television shows explaining the wonders of his new invention – ...

As the companion robot industry grows — the robots that not only assist us with a particular task, but also exist to make us happy — it’s time to analyze exactly what makes a companion robot. What are ...

In an era where technology continues to redefine the boundaries of what’s possible, robotics stands at the forefront of innovation. From industrial automation to domestic assistance, and from ...

Sophia and Zac inspect the last week of humanoid and non-humanoid robots while unpacking several days of AI announcements, including Amazon’s new Alexa+ AI, Anthropic’s Claude 3.7 and Claude Code, and ...

Industrial robot adoption has reached a point of no return. Automated machinery has become an industry standard and will only become increasingly common as time goes on. As this trend continues, ...