ROBOTS

Apart from poverty and unemployment, reports about the disruptive impact of automation are also encouraging the idea of Universal Basic Income.

The “world’s first manned bipedal robot,” made by South Korea’s Hankook Mirae Technology, took its first steps this week.

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In two new developments, scientists created a jumping robot inspired by an African primate and found flaws in flying robot designs by studying a bird’s flight.

When it comes to artificial intelligence, you don’t have to worry about killer robots taking over the world. In fact, AI promises to change our lives in ways we are beginning to experience, according to a survey produced by Stanford University.

Scientists are studying how babies learn, because as sophisticated as artificial intelligence has become, it still can't compete with the brain power of a tiny human.

Japanese automaker Toyota Motor Corp wants consumers to connect with mini talking robots.

The department said in a statement published Saturday that it resorted to using the bomb only after attempts to negotiate with the shooting suspect failed.

The Chinese electrical appliance maker said Wednesday it would make a bid for the German robot maker, valuing Kuka at over $5 billion.

New service robots welcome visitors at the international travel fair in Berlin and could soon be the face of the check-in desk at international hotels. Ivor Bennett reports on how the latest wave of disruptive technology is affecting the travel industry.

Self-parking chairs that return to their original position when a person claps their hands have been developed by Nissan.

In a major milestone for the development of autonomous vehicles in the U.S., a transport regulator said robots can meet the definition of drivers.

A recent study found 40 percent of young people globally said they thought a computer or robot could be doing their jobs within 10 years.

The so-called Fourth Industrial Revolution is here, and industry leaders at Davos suggest we focus on the possibilities.

A powerful four-legged robot can get back on its feet after being knocked over; demonstrating the robustness needed for hazardous search and rescue missions. Matthew Stock reports.

Starship Technologies has launched a service that promises to be up to 15 times cheaper than current delivery methods.

Experts believe that if U.N. negotiations on autonomous weapons are further delayed, robotic warfare could soon become a real threat to the world.

Latest in the Roomba range builds up maps of the home to navigate around objects. It can even withstand an interested cat.

Bacteria can control the behavior of inanimate objects such as robots, according to researchers at Virginia Tech.

In the video, the co-founders of MegaBot describe their creation as America's first "fully-functional giant piloted robot."

Russia's Prospective Research Foundation have begun developing new combat gear system for the 'future soldier.'