Robots are machines that can automatically perform both simple and complex actions. They are often programmed by a computer, but there's no single definition of a robot. Robots include a wide variety ...

In 1982, personal computers were beige, boxy, and built for engineers. They were powerful, but uninviting. Few people knew what they were for, or why they might need one. It took more than just better ...

Daniele Magistro receives funding from the EPSRC and NIHR. As more of us live longer, can robots help us maintain healthier, more independent and dignified lives? The robots I’ve been studying are ...

Self-driving cars have been a hot topic for years, and CES 2025 showed they’re getting much closer to being a common sight.

Adaptable, AI-enabled robots for personalized life coaching and physical assistance could help us become a more productive and inclusive society. What if instead of replacing us in our jobs, ...

But there’s a real difference, and understanding it helps a bunch when you’re trying to figure out what technology actually ...

Tomato vines can look calm from a distance. Up close, they feel like a crowded maze. Fruit hangs in clusters. Stems twist in ...

The titular character of the Apple TV+ series “Murderbot” doesn’t call itself Murderbot because it identifies as a killer; it just thinks the name is cool. Murderbot, a.k.a. “SecUnit,” is programmed ...

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