When soft music is playing in the background, a brief exchange with a robot can evoke unexpected feelings of intimacy. Researchers were surprised to discover how much of a role the background music ...

A humanoid robot that walks, maintains eye contact, and displays subtle facial expressions has ...

In labs, living rooms, hospitals, and classrooms, robots are no longer just tools—they’re becoming social actors. People ...

It takes more than words to cure a lonely heart. Scientists have discovered that adding music to a robot's repertoire makes it feel more lifelike and emotionally supportive.

Fauna Robotics is launching Sprout as a developer platform for humanoid robots. The robot features 29 degrees of freedom and ...

China’s humanoid robotics race took a striking turn in late January when DroidUp unveiled Moya, a humanoid it calls the world’s first fully biomimetic embodied intelligent robot.

In a groundbreaking new study, researchers have developed an electronic skin that allows humanoid robots to distinguish ...

Yet the illusion is fragile. DroidUp claims Moya’s walking resembles a human’s with ‘92% accuracy,’ but demonstrations still ...

Loneliness has a critical impact on the mental health of citizens, particularly among the elderly. Robots capable of ...

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 ...

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 ...