New research from the University of Chicago suggests that computers make better tutors when they don’t pretend to be human.

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — Friendly robots, the ones people love to love, are quirky: R2-D2, C-3PO, WALL-E, BB-8, Marvin, Roz and Baymax. They’re emotional, prone to panic or bossy, empathetic and able to ...

Editor’s Note: This is part of a series called Inside the Lab, which gives audiences a first-hand look at the research laboratories at the University of Chicago and the scholars who are tackling some ...

Companies from around the world traveled to the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas this month to show off their latest tech. But one category always catches everyone's eye: robots. Ever since ...

A man was seen yelling at a delivery robot after it asked him to press the crosswalk button for it to cross the road. He argued, saying, “You took a human’s job!” Amid the rise of AI and robotics, ...

Adaptable, AI-enabled robots for personalized life coaching and physical assistance could help us become a more productive and inclusive society. What if instead of replacing us in our jobs, ...

RealSense and LimX Dynamics unveiled autonomous humanoid navigation at Nvidia GTC, highlighting 3D perception, Visual SLAM, ...

Researchers in China have developed a wearable robot that adds two mechanical legs behind a human, helping carry heavy loads while reducing the energy required to walk. The system effectively creates ...

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. A hot new job has emerged in Los Angeles: robot wrangler to help delivery bots navigate the real world. The robots ...

For decades, humanoid robots have lived behind safety cages in factories or deep inside research labs. Fauna Robotics, a New York-based robotics startup, says that era is ending. The company has ...