Happy early spring, folks. Turbulent politics notwithstanding, do you sense renewal in the air? Or a gnawing unease with a technical “threat or opportunity” — at work, school, community — for which ...

Would the next generation of professional front desks be staffed by humanoid robots that not only resemble human beings but ...

The much publicized Pepper, an emotional robot created by technology company Softbank, will officially go on sale this weekend in Japan. The cost of owning one: 198,000 yen, or about $1,600 USD. In ...

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At CES 2025, Shenzhen-based Mind with Heart Robotics Co., Ltd. (Wuxin) introduced AnAn, an AI-powered, bionic panda cub designed to offer emotional support and practical assistance. Combining advanced ...

When I’m exhausted from work, hugging ‘Moplins’ helps me switch my mood.” Haruka Uto, a woman in her 30s who lives with three ‘companion robots’ in Tokyo, Japan, said this. The two Moplins Uto raises ...

Stressed bees are much more likely to make pessimistic choices and lack a buzz in life, new research has revealed. Robots are occupying an increasingly prominent place in our society. How do we deal ...

Humanoid robots that fold your laundry to fluffy wearable creatures that act shy around people – there's been plenty of ...

The Wall Street Journal recently ran a feature story asking about when and if AI humanoid robots will be able to be chief ...

CLOiD's technical design emphasizes dexterity and precision, departing from earlier LG home robots that relied primarily on wheels and voice assistance. The new model features two ...