“With a robot with a high level of anthropomorphism, consumer empathy generates more negative responses and a lower level of satisfaction,” the report found. Instead, the researchers proposed designs ...

In a world increasingly driven by technology, the fusion of human physiology with robotics is at the forefront of innovative design. Intempus, a trailblazer in the field of robotics, champions an ...

Investors are pouring billions into companies pitching humanoid robots, but functional versions are decades away.

From sci-fi dreams to real-world designs, human-like robots are becoming more lifelike — but is that a good thing? We explore the psychological effects, ethical concerns, and design risks of building ...

The Tesla boss unveiled upgraded versions of Optimus at Robotaxi Day and predicted the robots will be "the biggest product ...

Robots are showing up in more places than ever before. From hospitals to homes, workplaces to classrooms, machines with artificial intelligence are becoming part of everyday life. But even as they ...

Many lonely people would rather deal with a robot than interact with an actual human, according to research co-led by Newcastle University. Contrary to the common assumption that lonely people would ...

A Czech playwright introduced the word to English in the 1920s. But back then, it wasn't analogous to machinery. New ...

Robots excel at many things, but having a good sense of touch is not among them. Whether dropping items or pinching them too tightly, which crushes the object, many robots struggle with these basic ...

Human Rights Watch issued an report on “killer robots,” automated AI weapons which can kill people without human instruction or oversight, ahead of the first United Nations General Assembly meeting on ...