Scientists create an empathic robot

Japanese scientists have created a robot that can "feel" pain. Scientists hope that the pain sensors will help robots to develop empathy for humans and to act as compassionate companions.

Blue Is a New Low-Cost Force-Controlled Robot Arm

Designed to safely perform intricate, human-centered tasks, Blue will cost $5k and help accelerate research towards useful home robots.

Robotic bees are joining the International Space Station

All in all, from inventory checking to monitoring noise levels and more, the robotic bees, astrobees, are all set to be helpers, and they will serve as the crew's extra eyes and ears.

SpaceX sending AI robot to join astronauts on Space Station

Today SpaceX will launch its 15th cargo mission to the International Space Station for NASA. On board Falcon 9 among other supplies is the first ever AI robot “crew member” to live on the station.

Cimon the 'floating' robot will join space station astronauts later this year

Astronauts aboard the International Space Station (ISS) will soon have a new crew member to interact with, a ball-sized robot dubbed 'Cimon'.

Two "robots" assemble a chair

Engineers were able to use robots to assemble a chair from IKEA, intended for human assembly. Robots with force sensors and a 3-D camera independently found grooves and coordinated actions to help each other.

The Genesis of Kuri the Companion Robot

The design evolution of Kuri, from prototype to consumer product, provides a fascinating glimpse into a new era of interaction between humans and increasingly sophisticated machines.

Robot passes China's national doctor qualification test

A Chinese robot has become the world’s first machine to pass a written medical exam, making futuristic ideas about robot doctors seem closer to reality.

Busy Robot Can Successfully Use an Elevator By Itself

Swiss robot ANYmal have been taught to do all kinds of helpful things all by itself, such as unplugging itself from a charge, climbing up slight ledges, and most recently, working an elevator.

Japan’s and the world’s future with robots

It may not be long before humans coexist with robots. So let’s take it positively and move forward.

Care bear robots to ease staff shortages in Japanese nurseries

Robots designed to look after children are being introduced in Japanese nurseries.

A cargo-carrying robot that follows in your footsteps

Gita is an autonomous robot that navigates indoors and outdoors carrying up to 40 lbs.

Lakshmi Country's first Banking Robot

Lakshmi Country's first Banking Robot, Makes Debut in Chennai, India.

Robots will hit the streets to deliver your groceries this fall in Washington, USA

The first autonomous robots to deliver packages straight to your front door won’t be flying — they’ll be rolling around on six wheels.

University pioneers robotic eye surgery

Surgeons at John Radcliffe hospital have performed eye-surgery using a small robot operated by joystick. The procedure is the first of its kind.