When soft music is playing in the background, a brief exchange with a robot can evoke unexpected feelings of intimacy. Researchers were surprised to discover how much of a role the background music ...

As industries accelerate toward automation, conversations typically center on artificial intelligence, machine learning and the integration of robotics. However, one foundational concept is emerging ...

In labs, living rooms, hospitals, and classrooms, robots are no longer just tools—they’re becoming social actors. People apologize to robot ...

When interacting with highly realistic humanoid robots, the simple presence of eyes strongly shapes how humans perceive the machine’s mental abilities. A recent study published in Consciousness and ...

Advances in motor design have allowed different types of robots to both specialize for industrial functions and converge in precision.

An automated sorting robot from Fameccanica, features integrated 3D vision systems for precise singularization, buffer conveyors for high-volume efficiency and automated barcode scanning for inventory ...

Robots are increasingly being used in the travel and tourism industry to enhance customer experiences, improve efficiency, and reduce costs. From greeting guests and the front desk, to taking orders ...