Robots can be finicky learners. Historically, they've required precise, step-by-step directions to complete basic tasks, and tend to call it quits when things go off-script, like after dropping a tool ...

There is also a dance studio, complete with a wood floor and large mirrors. Here scientists record the movements of human ...

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. In an Indian town, workers fold towels while wearing cameras, providing data to teach AI robots how to move and ...

California startups are building robots to help with fold laundry and other tedious tasks as the race to dominate artificial ...

Memo may not be the world’s fastest barista, but it is impressive—for a robot. I recently watched as Memo, a new home robot from a company called Sunday Robotics, made coffee in an open-plan kitchen ...

Horror stories from robot vacuum owners mostly stem from two fixable mishaps: They accidentally bought a dinky robot vacuum or merely haven't set their very capable robot vacuum up for success in the ...

Having a robot housekeeper like Rosie from The Jetsons cartoon isn’t all that far-fetched. In fact, it’s becoming a reality — but with a few caveats. NEO is a humanoid robot designed to take on daily ...

Later this year, Boston Dynamics plans to put its all-electric humanoid Atlas robot to work in a Hyundai factory. The new version of the bot, evolved from the hydraulic Atlas model that’s been ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about how to do more with your consumer gadgets. Whisker, maker of the self-cleaning litter boxes that have saved cat ...

Robot lawnmowers can simplify your summer lawn care routine, but are they worth the hefty price? Here's what you need to know before investing in one. Alan Bradley is an experienced commerce, tech and ...