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 ...

Robots now see the world with an ease that once belonged only to science fiction. They can recognise objects, navigate ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Dr. Jonathan Reichental covers technology in business and society. Toy versions of the popular droids R2-D2 and BB-8, part of the ...

From left, engineering professor Morteza Lahijanian and graduate student Karan Muvvala watch as a robotic arm completes a task using wooden blocks. Imagine for a moment that you’re in an auto factory.

Humanoid robots have enthused public imagination for decades, from Honda’s ASIMO to Tesla’s Optimus and Agility Robotics’ Digit. However, what makes these machines deeply human is what lies under the ...

Robots are becoming part of our everyday lives, from health care to home assistance. But for humans to truly trust and ...

Watching robots awkwardly flop around, cause robot body pile-ups on the soccer field, and accidentally lose their heads while taking part in a 1500-metre sprint at the first Robot Humanoid Games in ...

Source: Walther, ChatGTP. 2025 The explosion of artificial intelligence represents more than technological evolution. It's a societal transformation. As AI-powered robots integrate into workplaces, ...

Commentary: The idea of a human-controlled robot in your home might sound weird, but perhaps it's not all that different from what we're used to. Connor is a technology writer and editor, with a ...

John McCormick receives funding from the Australian Research Council. Robots come in a vast array of shapes and sizes. By definition, they’re machines that perform automatic tasks and can be operated ...