Until now, robots have been able to walk on flat surfaces. Even then, they've needed almost constant human guidance. These ...

Figure AI said it had raised more than $1 billion in a funding round that valued the company at $39 billion, making it one of ...

You might have noticed that humanoid robots are having a bit of a moment. From Tesla’s Optimus to Figure AI’s Figure 02, these machines are no longer just science fiction – they’re walking, and in ...

China’s Unitree Robotics, best known for its nimble quadruped robots, has unveiled something that’s turning heads: the ...

Why can ChatGPT help you write an essay but can't fold your laundry? Some researchers are working on software that would allow robots to understand and execute commands. Artificial intelligence can ...

Agility Robotics' robot Digit performs gestures at the company's office in Pittsburgh, on Aug. 16, 2023. (AP Photo/Matt Freed) (AP) -- Building a robot that's both human-like and useful is a ...

In 1982, personal computers were beige, boxy, and built for engineers. They were powerful, but uninviting. Few people knew what they were for, or why they might need one. It took more than just better ...

KAMINOKAWA, Tochigi Prefecture--Nissan’s “intelligent factory” hardly has any human workers. The robots do the work, including welding and mounting. They do the paint jobs and inspect their own paint ...

As a top sponsor of the Tokyo Olympics and an automaker facing an uncertain future with gasoline-powered engines set to fade away, Toyota is doing everything it can to market its transition into an ...