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Updated on April 30, 2019

​With help from Intel, Delair's drones are flying high

The CEO of unmanned aircraft systems maker Delair, Michaël de Lagarde, chats with ZDNet about the robotics company's plans for aerial data.

Updated on April 30, 2019

Robots finding work in the world's busiest airports

Nearly half of the world's airlines and 32% of its airports are seeking to leverage robotics and automated vehicles, according to research.

Updated on April 30, 2019

Facebook sets sights on soft robotics

The social media titan has been on the hunt for talent to help develop flexible robots in an emerging field called "soft robotics".

Updated on April 30, 2019

NASA's Iceworm robot dares to scale Antarctic volcano

The Extreme Environments Robotics Group at NASA has been developing the IceWorm to scale ice and obtain hard-to-reach ancient DNA.

Updated on April 30, 2019

Bipedal robots could innovate prosthetic devices

Caltech’s Amber Lab researchers study bipedal (two legged) robots to inform the development of prosthetic walking devices.

Updated on April 30, 2019

Robot bartender to debut at Mile High during Broncos-Browns game

The UR5e, manufactured by Universal Robots and programmed by MSI Tec, will be the first bartender robot to serve NFL stadium spectators.

Updated on April 30, 2019

Wake up and smell the automation: coffee sales to decline due to robots

The reduced grunt work from automation might spell a declining need for morning java, researchers say.

Updated on April 30, 2019

Culturally adaptable robots may be the future of elder care

Researchers are testing an robot that uses AI to provide culturally sensitive elder care.

Updated on April 30, 2019

Postmates delivery robot set to make debut

Postmates X, the on-demand delivery startup’s stealth R&B laboratory, is designing and building a delivery rover called Serve.

Updated on April 30, 2019

Robot accident at Amazon warehouse renews safety debate

A robot “picker” at an Amazon warehouse accidentally punctured an aerosol can of bear spray and over two dozen employees were hospitalized.