Humans can "catch" fear from robots, new research has shown. The findings—by a team of psychologists from the University of ...

Robots might be getting smarter but to truly support people in daily life, they also need to get more empathetic. That means recognising and responding to human emotions in real time. Most facial ...

Ready for a robot that not only looks human but also acts and reacts like one, expressing emotions like shyness, excitement or friendliness? Disney Research, the innovation powerhouse behind The Walt ...

Household robots and AI assistants illustrate how personality can make technology more approachable, while also amplifying ...

Personal robots are purpose-built machines designed to assist with a multitude of everyday tasks. These adaptable devices come in various forms and are capable of performing diverse functions, ...

Japanese tech firm Docomo showed off a small tea-making robot at MWC 2023. The robot relies on motion-sharing technology so that it can mimic a human counterpart. Docomo's overall goal is to create ...