Human–robot interaction (HRI) and gesture-based control systems represent a rapidly evolving research field that seeks to bridge the gap between human intuition and robotic precision. This area ...

It is not hard to find popular depictions of robots in the future. What comes to my mind is Rosie the robot maid from the animated comic “The Jetsons.” Ever faithful and dependable, she is as much a ...

Editor’s Note: This is part of a series called Inside the Lab, which gives audiences a first-hand look at the research laboratories at the University of Chicago and the scholars who are tackling some ...

LAS VEGAS, Jan. 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Algorized, the pioneer in people-sensing foundational models, and KUKA, one of the global leaders in intelligent automation, are introducing a breakthrough that ...

Asa Whitney Professor of Mechanical Engineering Mark Yim has completed the second phase of a human-robot interaction research project at Penn’s ModLab. The project primarily aims to develop Quori, a ...

Discover the future of robotics as we introduce Ameca, the latest humanoid robot from Engineered Arts. Inspired by scenes ...

Can AI enhance creativity and connection—or do they deepen our dependency and distress? Discover what recent studies reveal ...

UBTech has opened 2026 by taking its Walker S2 humanoid out of the lab and onto a tennis court, rallying live against a human ...

Robots are becoming part of our everyday lives, from health care to home assistance. But for humans to truly trust and ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Dr. Jonathan Reichental covers technology in business and society. Toy versions of the popular droids R2-D2 and BB-8, part of the ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Mark Travers writes about the world of psychology. A 2024 study examined two types of human-robot relationships and the ...