Robots are trained for specific tasks, such as cutting, using simulation. However, collecting real-world data is expensive, ...

Scientists say they've made a key breakthrough that would allow robots to figure out complex tasks on their own — but experts ...

Researchers have developed a robot that can learn facial lip movements for tasks such as speech and singing. Designed by a team at Columbia Engineering, the humanoid aims to address one of the most ...

Most robot headlines follow a familiar script: a machine masters one narrow trick in a controlled lab, then comes the bold promise that everything is about to change. I usually tune those stories out.

The vision of robots as true partners in our daily work has remained just that—a vision. While we’ve seen an explosion of humanoid and semi-humanoid designs recently, these new platforms face a ...

When human picks up a fragile raw egg, or a slippery and heavy metal cup, human hand naturally adjusts its grip according to its tactile experience to prevent slipping or crushing. For robots, such ...

Tomato vines can look calm from a distance. Up close, they feel like a crowded maze. Fruit hangs in clusters. Stems twist in odd angles. Leaves hide what you need to see. For farmers facing labor ...

If you want a humanoid robot of your very own, here's the cheapest way to make that a reality. And it's actually a pretty good robot, too.