Social by nature, humans interact in multiple ways—through voice, vision and touch. Reflecting these humanistic qualities, robotic capabilities are improving, and as such, human-robot interaction will ...

It is not hard to find popular depictions of robots in the future. What comes to my mind is Rosie the robot maid from the animated comic “The Jetsons.” Ever faithful and dependable, she is as much a ...

Roomba creator Colin Angle unveils a new AI-powered robot companion designed for emotional interaction at home.

Researchers at the National University of Singapore have developed a soft robot system that ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Dr. Jonathan Reichental covers technology in business and society. Toy versions of the popular droids R2-D2 and BB-8, part of the ...

In recent years, AI and robotic systems have begun to transition from controlled laboratory settings into everyday contexts such as education, healthcare ...

A robot uses motion, sound, and touch to interact with people, adapt over time, and operate in everyday environments.

A female student was unexpectedly embraced by a humanoid robot during a dance performance at a university sports event in Northwest China’s Shaanxi Province, sparking discussion among Chinese netizens ...

Professor David Feil-Seifer and students discuss Nevada Engineering’s new robotics master’s program, who it fits best, and ...