Social by nature, humans interact in multiple ways—through voice, vision and touch. Reflecting these humanistic qualities, robotic capabilities are improving, and as such, human-robot interaction will ...

A talking robotic dog can navigate and explain surroundings, offering a scalable alternative to traditional service animals ...

A study of children with autism spectrum disorder found that a therapeutic intervention using robots was effective in improving their social development and participation in social activities. After ...

There are a handful of companies out there building their own humanoid robots, but the face is such a tricky feature, that many ignore it altogether.

Unlike the controlled environments of factories or warehouses, everyday communication in homes is filled with ambiguity that ...

Recent advances in robotics have accelerated the development of sophisticated collision detection methodologies and enhanced human–robot interaction (HRI) protocols to ensure safety and optimise ...

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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 ...

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H2L, a Tokyo-based technology startup, has launched the Capsule Interface. This breakthrough device lets you control robots with your entire body, transmitting not just movement but also physical ...

A robot trained on videos of surgeries performed a lengthy phase of a gallbladder removal without human help. The robot operated for the first time on a lifelike patient, and during the operation, ...