Neurotic robots are a staple of science fiction. One study recently found that neurotic traits in a robot can make them seem more relatable. In science fiction, robots can be neurotic. Think "Star ...

Picture a robot. What comes to mind? Perhaps a droid from Star Wars or The Jetsons: a machine that can move, speak and perform tasks all by itself. Or maybe your imagination jumps to humanoid robots à ...

When interacting with highly realistic humanoid robots, the simple presence of eyes strongly shapes how humans perceive the machine’s mental abilities. A recent study published in Consciousness and ...

The technology and creativity people are stirring up in their backyards are proving more and more advanced. One man, Mike Senna of California, brought to life a well-known robotic movie character, ...

New AI training allows assistive robots to move both arms naturally, helping them perform household tasks more safely and efficiently.