Advances in motor design have allowed different types of robots to both specialize for industrial functions and converge in precision.

Two decades ago, the introduction of 3D CAD technology ushered in the Golden Age of Robotics. Development of robotics technology, systems, and applications has mirrored similar advances in 3D design, ...

In early October, Tesla demo’d Optimus, its humanoid robot. The company’s previous demo had involved marching a human out in a robot-like bodysuit, so when Optimus walked slowly around the stage, it ...

Microsoft introduces Rho-alpha, an AI that understands human commands and controls two-armed robots with near-human precision.

Open Robotics' Katherine Scott looks at robot development, from her entry into the industry to what's happening now in robotics. I spoke with Open Robotics' Katherine Scott, Developer Advocate at Open ...

Sam Kriegman, a professor at Northwestern's McCormick School of Engineering, is something of a local celebrity. He can often be found on television shows explaining the wonders of his new invention – ...

Robot builders make a convincing case that in 2001, robots are where personal computers were in 1980-poised to break into the marketplace as common corporate tools and ubiquitous consumer products ...

According to the World Robotics 2021 Report by the International Federation of Robotics (IFR), the current growth for industrial robotics is anticipated to continue in 2022 and 2023, with more than ...

In labs, living rooms, hospitals, and classrooms, robots are no longer just tools—they’re becoming social actors. People apologize to robot ...