In the glittering panorama of technological advancement, robots are often heralded as the zenith of modern innovation. Yet, despite the astronomical advancements, these mechanical marvels still ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Dr. Jonathan Reichental covers technology in business and society. Toy versions of the popular droids R2-D2 and BB-8, part of the ...

A paddle-wielding robot is so adept at playing table tennis that it is posing a tough challenge to elite human players and ...

Asa Whitney Professor of Mechanical Engineering Mark Yim has completed the second phase of a human-robot interaction research project at Penn’s ModLab. The project primarily aims to develop Quori, a ...

Recent advances in robotics have accelerated the development of sophisticated collision detection methodologies and enhanced human–robot interaction (HRI) protocols to ensure safety and optimise ...

Social by nature, humans interact in multiple ways—through voice, vision and touch. Reflecting these humanistic qualities, robotic capabilities are improving, and as such, human-robot interaction will ...

Humanoid robots are moving from controlled demonstrations into diverse real-world roles, from Chinese service bots in homes ...

Human-following mobile robots are designed to autonomously track, follow and assist a designated individual in a variety of environments. These systems integrate advanced sensor technologies, such as ...

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 ...

A full-size humanoid robot has marked a major step toward real-world autonomy after securing ...

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 ...