Picture a robot. What comes to mind? Perhaps a droid from Star Wars or The Jetsons: a machine that can move, speak and perform tasks all by itself. Or maybe your imagination jumps to humanoid robots à ...

Hugging Face, a well-known name in AI development, is making big moves in the world of robotics. The company has just introduced two open-source humanoid robots, HopeJR and Reachy Mini, designed to ...

Ready for a robot that not only looks human but also acts and reacts like one, expressing emotions like shyness, excitement or friendliness? Disney Research, the innovation powerhouse behind The Walt ...

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 ...

Why can ChatGPT help you write an essay but can't fold your laundry? Some researchers are working on software that would allow robots to understand and execute commands. Artificial intelligence can ...

How can humans and machines—particularly in the form of AI computing systems and humanoid robots—work together in real time for the best outcomes?

Sidewalk robots are small delivery robots that can navigate sidewalks and climb curbs, helping with last-mile delivery. Sidewalk robots operate on battery power, can run on renewable energy, don't get ...

James Pikul receives funding from the Office of Naval Research. He is affiliated with the University of Wisconsin-Madison and Metal Light Inc. Earlier this year, a robot completed a half-marathon in ...