SoftBank’s Masayoshi Son has long predicted a future where robots would outnumber people and take over many jobs from humans.

In 2013, its first-generation Atlas humanoid robot was unveiled. In 2020, its quadruped Spot became commercially available to ...

In 2000, Honda of Japan developed the world’s first humanoid (human-shaped) robot, ‘ASIMO,’ which drew global attention. However, it easily fell over and lacked proper functionality. It received harsh ...

As labor shortages and operational challenges intensify across the retail sector, Seven-Eleven has continued to invest in automation and labor-saving technologies. This partnership builds upon those ...

SoftBank's acquisition of ABB's robotics unit reflects billionaire Masayoshi Son's renewed interest in robots. The company ...

John McCormick receives funding from the Australian Research Council. Robots come in a vast array of shapes and sizes. By definition, they’re machines that perform automatic tasks and can be operated ...