Robots might be getting smarter, but to truly support people in daily life, they also need to become more empathetic. That ...

What is the Alter3 humanoid robot, how does it work? Alter3 is a humanoid robot that was first introduced in 2016 as a platform for exploring the concept of life in artificial systems. It has a ...

Sometimes robots make us feel uneasy because they make us think of death. Now, researchers are putting some real effort behind making our immortal creations feel a bit more alive. Humanlike robots can ...

Personal robots are purpose-built machines designed to assist with a multitude of everyday tasks. These adaptable devices come in various forms and are capable of performing diverse functions, ...

Robin is a therapeutic robot programmed to act like a 7-year-old girl as it travels around nursing homes and hospitals providing emotional support.

Michelle Starr is CNET's science editor, and she hopes to get you as enthralled with the wonders of the universe as she is. When she's not daydreaming about flying through space, she's daydreaming ...

To tweak a line from “Terminator 2:” “Come with me if you want to love.” Researchers have bridged the gap between science ...

Key contenders for this season’s animated feature Oscar race shared their insights on creating emotionally authentic features on the Variety Animation Panel – Pixels & Pencils at the SCAD Savannah ...

Robin is a therapeutic robot programed to act like a 7-year-old girl as it travels around nursing homes and hospitals providing emotional support while helping to combat staffing shortages.