AI’s concealed labor has repeatedly led us to overestimate the technology. Humanoid robots are entering a similar phase.

When interacting with highly realistic humanoid robots, the simple presence of eyes strongly shapes how humans perceive the machine’s mental abilities. A recent study published in Consciousness and ...

With warm skin, expressive features and human-like movement, Moya is redefining what a social robot can be. In early 2026, ...

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — Friendly robots, the ones people love to love, are quirky: R2-D2, C-3PO, WALL-E, BB-8, Marvin, Roz and Baymax. They’re emotional, prone to panic or bossy, empathetic and able to ...

Its skin is literally warm — and we're not sure we want to know why. The post This Robot With a Working Human Face Is ...

When soft music is playing in the background, a brief exchange with a robot can evoke unexpected feelings of intimacy.

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New AI training allows assistive robots to move both arms naturally, helping them perform household tasks more safely and efficiently.

Walker S2 is an adult-sized humanoid robot with legs, a torso, and arms. China is sending these robots to patrol their border with Vietnam.