In our research, we spoke to older adults from diverse backgrounds, including people with physical disabilities and those on lower incomes. Many were open to the idea of a robot at home, particularly ...

Paro is a fluffy robot that looks like a baby harp seal. Made in Japan, this pet-type robot responds to touch, position, light, and voice to move its flippers and tail, lift its head, blink its ...

EU researchers are testing a robot that can have basic conversations in busy surroundings, with the idea of assisting people arriving at hospitals. By Gareth Willmer A hospital in central Paris has ...

Can humans and robots work together? Two Wright State University researchers are betting on this partnership to transform how scrap metal is recycled into new products, and the National Science ...

New AI training allows assistive robots to move both arms naturally, helping them perform household tasks more safely and efficiently.

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 ...

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, ...

An assistive hip joint exoskeleton robot recently drew attention at a shopping event at Wushan Square in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, with people eagerly lining up to try the device. One ...

Aria, a hyper-realistic humanoid robot manufactured by Realbotix as a companion, friend, and maybe more. For $175,000 you too can have a hyper-realistic full-body humanoid robot as personal companion ...