When robots have a human-like appearance, they can better simulate human emotional expressions, allowing them to resonate ...

Human-robot interaction suggests there’ll likely be many contexts where robots don’t displace workers but rather makes the role of humans even more valuable.

Humanoid robots have come on leaps and bounds in the last couple of years, but the grand promises of factories filled with ...

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They flip, fold, and dance, but humanoid robots are burning more energy than humans on simple tasks. Experts say the flaw is ...

A human accomplishes a more demanding brisk walk using ... which is not yet mature enough to operate at scale. When a robot's hardware already looks so impressive, it's tempting to believe the next ...

Robots-for-rent is one way some small U.S. factories gain access to automation, reducing turnover and ensuring workers aren’t injured.

Imagine for a moment that you're in an auto factory. A robot and a human are working next to each other on the production line. The robot is busy ...

When a robot looks too human, we expect too much. And when it looks too mechanical, we trust too little. The sweet spot? Forms that are honest, clear expressions of their true capabilities.

Humanoid robots pose unique safety risks. That's driving a push for new standards before they start sharing our workplaces and homes.