Robotics Articles

Brooke Becher

Updated on December 18, 2024

Engineered to move and behave like the real thing, robot dogs can perform all sorts of tasks, from navigating disaster zones and inspecting hazardous areas to simply providing companionship.

Jacob Biba

Updated on December 12, 2024

Optimus is a humanoid robot built by Tesla and designed to interact with its surroundings using two arms, hands and legs. Here’s what it can do, what it could be used for, how it works and when it may become more widely available.

Brooke Becher

Updated on December 09, 2024

Robotic hands are designed to mimic the movement of a human hand — whether they physically resemble them or not — and are often equipped with sensors that allow them to "feel.”

Jacob Biba

Updated on December 06, 2024

These robots can safely work everywhere from warehouses to homes without humans looking over their shoulders.

Jacob Biba

Updated on December 06, 2024

Cobots, or collaborative robots, are designed to work safely alongside humans. Here’s how cobots differ from industrial robots, how they’re used in different industries, how they benefit workplaces and how they could impact the future of workers.

Jenny Lyons-Cunha

Updated on November 19, 2024

This first-of-its-kind robotics company hopes to augment human productivity with its fleet of AI-powered humanoid robots.

Brooke Becher

Updated on November 18, 2024

Isaac Asimov’s three laws of robotics outline steps to prevent robots from harming humans and were originally created by Asimov to drive the plots of his fictional stories. Here are popular criticisms of the laws and their real-world impact.

Gordon Gottsegen

Updated on November 07, 2024

From delivery bots to robo buddies, robots serve humans in a variety of ways.

Tatum Hunter

Updated on November 04, 2024

They’re coming for our jobs, allegedly. So why do I want to snuggle them?

Sam Daley

Updated on October 29, 2024

Robotics is the use of machines that can be programmed to perform tasks. And it’s boosting efficiency and safety in industries like manufacturing and healthcare.