Count iRobot (NASDAQ:IRBT) co-founder Rodney Brooks as one of the skeptics that humanoid robots will be able to deliver on all the promises being made across the industry. Brooks also is the ...

Rodney Brooks, a renowned roboticist who co-founded iRobot and is a former MIT researcher, has warned that current investments in humanoid robots are based on flawed assumptions and may not be ...

The fundamentals of generative systems make AI-powered robots more general. They can be presented with entirely new ...

From drones and humanoid robots to collaborative “cobots” designed to work alongside humans, sophisticated machines are ...

“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 new study by an international team of scientists has outlined the potential for a new class of robots that can match the capabilities of humans. These advances are driven by the convergence of ...

With RoboBallet, the complexity of computation also grew with the complexity of the system, but at a far slower rate. (The computations grew linearly with the growing number of tasks and obstacles, ...

Most robots rely on rigid, bulky parts that limit their adaptability, strength, and safety in real-world environments. Researchers developed soft, battery-powered artificial muscles inspired by human ...

The hedge fund billionaire sees a "limited number of winners and a bunch of losers" with the 1% to 10% "benefiting a lot." ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Origami has inspired yet another robot—in this case, one that ...

Little white robots trot around the IU Bloomington campus, mapping sidewalks and testing routes for a potential new dining ...