“Futuristic humanoids working in homes, businesses, and public spaces fuel people's interest," says Takayuki Ito, President of the International Federation of Robotics. “Since our environment is ...

A simulation-trained DoorMan system helps a Unitree G1 outperform human operators in door opening speed and reliability.

Robotic systems that mirror humans both in their appearance and movements, also known as humanoid robots, could be best suited for tackling many tasks that are currently performed by human agents.

A robot can design, build and test objects made from folded paper, such as planes or grippers, better than a human if given the same number of attempts. Robotic laboratories can test and design ...

Editor’s Note: This is part of a series called Inside the Lab, which gives audiences a first-hand look at the research laboratories at the University of Chicago and the scholars who are tackling some ...

Tesla's robots serving drinks and talking to guests at the "We Robot" were partly controlled by humans. The robots' performance quickly raised skepticism about their true capabilities and independence ...