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People all over TikTok and Instagram are using the word "clanker" as a catch-all for robots and AI. Here's a deep dive into ...
For one thing, it’s a humanoid robot priced at under US$6,000 (£4,400). That’s not pocket change, but it’s orders of ...
Artificial intelligence has pushed robotics into a new era where machines are no longer just tools,they’re beginning to feel ...
Originally a derogatory nickname used by clone troopers for battle droids in Star Wars, the word has found new life in meme ...
It’s an idea that has attracted an enormous amount of attention, capital, and optimism. Figure raised $675 million for its humanoid robot in 2024, less than two years after being founded. At a ...
But the stranger videos were of direct interactions with the Optimus robots that “walked among us” in the crowd. It turns out the robots each had a voice and could be talked to.
Tokyo researchers have developed a method to create living skin for robots by using perforation anchors. Kurt “CyberGuy" Knutsson reveals the exciting possibilities.
Understanding the robot’s goals and intentions is important in human-robot collaboration, both for safety and the user’s trust. The socially assistive component of the lab is motivated by a need for ...
From a disembodied torso to a "friendly" robot with unnervingly human facial expressions, here are seven of the most advanced humanoid robots in the world.
Humanoid robots have a roughly human body shape and can mimic human movements. One example of this can include another type of robot: educational robots that are used to aid learning in classrooms.