Think of actuators as the robot’s muscles —the technology that enables humanoids to move. Actuators come in three types: ...

Every day, dozens of human "data collectors" repeat each activity hundreds of times to train Tesla's Optimus robots.

Humanoid robot training is booming around the world. Tech companies are rushing to build the robots for a market projected to ...

Humans are naturally aware of their bodies and can anticipate the outcomes of their movements. Robotic experts have been working to make robots self-adaptable, which could enhance the operational ...

Forget the cold, metal robots of science fiction. At Georgia Tech, scientists are building something very different—machines ...

In recent years, social robots have moved from experimental visions to tangible implementations in education, healthcare, therapy, and everyday support.

Trust between humans and robots is improved when the movement between both is harmonised, researchers have discovered. These findings could improve the success of real-world human-robot teams, helping ...

Since Tesla unveiled its Optimus humanoid robot in 2021, its development has progressed rapidly. Last year, the company ...

A Pittsburgh-based company has unveiled a palm-sized robot dog that obeys voice commands and even does backflips. The Bittle X, developed by Petoi, is an open-source programmable robot dog. Designed ...

A programmable metamaterial finger can lock into four positions without electronics. A simpler, more functional future for ...