The rise of humanoid robots isn’t just a technical story – it’s a test of how much human connection we’re willing to ...

A university study finds that adding anthropomorphism features to frontline robots — such as humanlike “expressive eyes, emotive voices, and subtle gestures” — increases bystanders’ empathic responses ...

Robot skin that senses touch and pain — and triggers instant reflexes — makes robots more like humans. It probably also makes ...

Retail is quietly shedding human workers as automation moves from pilot projects to everyday practice. Instead of a sudden ...

Amazon's new Vulcan robot uses physical AI to carefully stow and pick everything from socks to fragile electronics at fulfillment centers. Freelance writer Amanda C. Kooser covers gadgets and tech ...

Realbotix aims to make its robots as human as possible, and at CES 2026, I had an opportunity to interview them and see how ...