Scientists say they've made a key breakthrough that would allow robots to figure out complex tasks on their own, but experts ...

A premapped course, a crew of handlers and a world-beating time: here’s what this Beijing half marathon reveals about how far ...

New 3D tactile sensing modules bring human-like touch to robotic hands, enabling precise force detection, adaptive grip, and ...

Robots can now run a half-marathon faster than humans and are rapidly homing in on the 100-metre sprint record. But why are ...

But while it is tempting to frame this as robots versus humans, sport robotics isn’t really about competition. It’s about how ...

Humanoid robots in China have just beaten human runners in a Beijing half marathon, with the fastest racer finishing in 50 ...

Researchers at the University of Turku have developed a stretchable, transparent, and conductive electronic skin that can be integrated into robotic hands to sense touch and pressure. Inspired by ...

Humanoid robots are getting a new gig as baggage handlers and cargo loaders at Tokyo’s Haneda Airport—part of a Japan ...

Swiss scientists have published research showing AI-informed robots can learn how to self correct and teach other robots how to behave. It raises questions of consciousness in artificial intelligence.

Robots are improving fast, but most jobs are still safe. Here’s what robots can and can’t do in today’s workplace.

A paddle-wielding robot is so adept at playing table tennis that it is posing a tough challenge to elite human players and ...

A table tennis robot has outperformed elite players in recent evaluations. The robot, called Ace, marks a significant step ...