Meta says it’s partnering with sensor firm GelSight and Wonik Robotics, a South Korean robotics company, to commercialize tactile sensors for AI. The new devices aren’t meant for consumers. Rather, ...

BOT or NOT? This special series explores the evolving relationship between humans and machines, examining the ways that robots, artificial intelligence and automation are impacting our work and lives.

Amazon wants to put a robot inside your house. The Seattle-based web juggernaut is working on a “top secret” project to develop its first domestic robot, according to a report. Details are spotty on ...

To enable elderly people to live at home as long as possible, a group of researchers will link robots and 'smart homes'. The robot, a 'sensible family friend', will ensure that home is a nice place to ...

Robotic surgery is no longer the stuff of science fiction. However, these robots can't really feel their way around -- the need for super-small mechanisms rules out existing approaches to touch.