It took Apple 10 years to finally pull the plug on its electric vehicle project, and now, with plans for the Apple Car officially scrapped, the company is left with a void for what its next ambitious ...

A Silicon Valley start-up backed by an early Google employee is taking a novel approach to building a business for domestic robots and driverless vehicles: it will take its sweet time. Willow Garage, ...

Robots are here — and they’re ready to teach your children and grandchildren. Miko is an artificial intelligence-powered robot that was designed specifically to take kids’ learning to a new level. The ...

Personal robot vacuum cleaners have become popular among homeowners. These small autonomous mobile robots (AMR) clean floors while their owners are free to relax or be more productive. Now, three ...

Robots make the transition from traditional uses to service and retail applications. Extending from the factory floor and into your living room, the personal robot’s time has arrived. These devices ...

There is a critical mass of innovation and momentum in robotics right now. Global original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) are investing billions of dollars in development. Industry 4.0 is making ...

Autonomous software like Full Self Driving may end up being great for Telsa drivers, but what about everyone else? A research paper out of Japan showed off an autonomous driving project that puts a ...

Nationwide wants to know if a new generation of personal robots can help people stay at home as they age or face health issues. The Columbus insurance and financial services company has struck a ...

Have you ever stood next to a robot and wondered how close is too close? Personal space—often called “comfort distance”—is a key aspect of social behavior that shapes how we navigate our interactions ...

Robots are always one of two things: unbelievably adorable, or terrifying, creepy, and ready to take over the world. Fortunately for you, this is a slideshow of the former. Not all robots will ...