Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. For decades, automation reshaped American industry with little drama. Robotic machines took over dangerous and repetitive tasks in ...

In labs, living rooms, hospitals, and classrooms, robots are no longer just tools—they’re becoming social actors. People apologize to robot vacuums, feel guilty turning off companion bots, and ...

From left, engineering professor Morteza Lahijanian and graduate student Karan Muvvala watch as a robotic arm completes a task using wooden blocks. Imagine for a moment that you’re in an auto factory.

Current robots still do not walk as smoothly and naturally as humans. Scientists are using new technologies to make robots more flexible, natural, and lifelike. Actuators are the main force that moves ...

For the Human-Robot Interaction research community, the authors call for deeper engagement with labor sociology, urban studies, and policy analysis . Evaluating robots solely through metrics of task ...

Whether they’re delivering food or folding your laundry, consumer-facing robots are increasingly being designed to be more ...

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Data about shoppers’ movements in stores and malls are an unexpected goldmine for the training of humanoid robots, reveals an ex-NASA engineer.

For decades, automation reshaped American industry with little drama. Robotic machines took over dangerous and repetitive tasks in auto plants. Machines like laser screeds transformed concrete work, ...