When soft music is playing in the background, a brief exchange with a robot can evoke unexpected feelings of intimacy.

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 communicate like ...

Robot designers are increasingly making bots cuter so that they are more attractive for humans to interact with.

In a groundbreaking development, scientists have found a way to give robots a sense of touch without relying on expensive artificial skin. This innovation, spearheaded by a team from the German ...

It takes more than words to cure a lonely heart. Scientists have discovered that adding music to a robot's repertoire makes it feel more lifelike and emotionally supportive.

Our fascination with creating machines in our own image has led us to remarkable achievements. We have managed to push the boundaries of artificial intelligence and robotics to the point where today’s ...

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 ...

From robotics innovation to flagship devices, HONOR expands its AI device ecosystem at MWC 2026.

Robots, often showcased as paragons of precision and seamless collaboration with humans, present an idealized portrayal of human-robot interactions. However, the reality diverges significantly, as ...

What makes this humanoid robot so special? So, what makes Reachy 2 stand out? Well, first off, it's a state-of-the-art humanoid robot already making waves in labs like Cornell and Carnegie Mellon.

HONOR revealed a Robot Phone that moves, dances and tracks users automatically, plus the ultra-thin Magic V6 foldable with ...