Their goal is to create a robot that will move like an octopus underwater and maneuver into tight spaces. It could be invaluable for search and rescue and exploration.

How do you make a robot smarter? Program it to know what it doesn't know Date: November 28, 2023 Source: Princeton University, Engineering School Summary: Engineers have come up with a new way to ...

This is not a new capability for a robot, but in this case Winfield’s machine simulated the consequences of its own collision- avoidance strategies to make sure they would be safe.

The system also allows a robot’s user to set a target degree of success, which is tied to a particular uncertainty threshold that will lead a robot to ask for help.

Humans may possess three levels of consciousness, and this concept could help scientists develop robots that are truly conscious, a new study suggests.

Humans may possess three levels of consciousness, and this concept could help scientists develop robots that are truly conscious, a new study suggests.

If you want an easy project to complete in a day or so, or something to introduce kids to the world of robots and electronics, make this light-following robot your weekend project.

Researchers have used a combination of automated text analysis and the 'robot scientist' Eve to semi-automate the process of reproducing research results. The problem of lack of reproducibility is ...

You might think a robot would be more likely to win people over if it were good at its job. But according to a recent study, people find imperfect robots more likable.