Most robot headlines follow a familiar script: a machine masters one narrow trick in a controlled lab, then comes the bold promise that everything is about to change. I usually tune those stories out.

Humanoid robots require a combination of sophisticated hardware and software to perform such stunts.

SwitchBot released details on a new household robot that can handle common chores. The SwitchBot Onero H1 uses an advanced AI algorithm to complete tasks in common household scenarios. The company ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. An Optimus humanoid exhibited by Tesla at the World Artificial Intelligence Conference in Shanghai, China Monday, July 28, 2025.

Humanoid robots are moving beyond flashy demonstrations and into real workplaces, with 2027 set to test whether they can ...

The technological breakthroughs in automation have led to a significant shift in the labor trends as automated robots are replacing humans in many fields. Here’s a look at five robots that exemplify ...

Shenzhen's robotics sector reached historic highs in 2025. Humanoid robot production surged 83.1 percent year on year to ...

Humans usually build robots with a specific purpose in mind and a specific set of inspirations drawn from other aspects of life, such as animals or especially athletic humans. Researchers at ...

Disney's bringing a self-walking Olaf to two parks in early 2026 It looks even cooler than the Star Wars BDX Droids Olaf was built by Disney Imagineering Disney Imagineering has already created a ...

Imagine walking into a bustling café where a humanoid robot greets you, takes your order, and expertly prepares your coffee, all while engaging in casual conversation. This scenario, once the stuff of ...

A robot does not need to feel emotions for a person to become emotionally attached to it. That is one of the clearest lessons emerging from research on social robots. People can name them, talk to ...

Robots that walk, talk, dance, and perform backflips make great videos. But can they close the blinds? Help someone eat? Scratch an itch? For people with severe mobility impairments, those everyday ...