The Chinese government is betting that robots will drive economic growth. But the bots can’t really do much yet.

The goal is to get the robots working with actual humans in areas such as manufacturing, facility operations and health care.

iRobot just launched its ninth new robot vacuum of the year. That’s a record number for the company, which is struggling to dig itself out of the giant financial hole it was left in after Amazon’s bid ...

A clip showing a humanoid robot from Chinese robotics company EngineAI executing martial-arts-style kicks and fast, precise ...

Hyundai has revealed two versions of the robot: the Basic and the Pro. The Basic measures 1,150 mm (45.2 inches) in length, ...

Robots have spent decades promising to transform our lives, now that transformation is beginning. From humanoids that can ...

Construction robots are no longer a far-off idea. They're already changing job sites by tackling repetitive, heavy, and often dangerous tasks. The latest robot comes from Australia, where a ...

Ready for a robot that not only looks human but also acts and reacts like one, expressing emotions like shyness, excitement or friendliness? Disney Research, the innovation powerhouse behind The Walt ...

If you have a mixture of hard flooring in your home, it can often be a challenge to keep it spotless and stain-free. So it isn’t any wonder why there’s been a rise in popularity for having one of the ...

The Roborock Saros Z70 is the latest robot vacuum from the company, offering not just impressive vacuuming and mopping skills, but also a robotic arm. This can pick up items left on your floor, ...

As I was making my normal early morning rounds to various media websites last week, I came across this CNBC headline: "U.S. tech giants are betting big on humanoid robots — but China’s already ahead, ...

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