98 percent of construction projects go over budget. These robots could fix that
Many construction projects go over time and budget. Doxel hopes to revolutionize the industry by using on-site robots and drones to make sure that work is progressing correctly.
Pepper the robot fired from grocery store for not being up to the job
Pepper recently started work in a grocery store as part of a trial to see how a robot might benefit customers. But it seems like there's still some work to be done.
Rise of the machines: Here are the best robots we saw at CES 2018
Robots always have a big presence at CES, but this year that presence was bigger and more noticeable than ever before. Here's a quick roundup of all the best robots we spotted on the showfloor this year.
I played ping pong against a giant robot, and it was awesome
I played ping pong against a giant, artificially intelligent robot, and it was even more amazing than I imagined it would be.
The iPal is a cute robot companion for the young and old alike
Dogs are nice, but what if you could get your kids a companion you can directly control? Enter the iPal, an adorable robot friend.
A mirror that tells it like it is? Here are the wackiest gadgets from CES 2018
CES 2018 may offer some groundbreaking tech, but there's also an array of more offbeat offerings. Here are eight of our favorites.
Hanson Robotics CEO talks A.I. and Sophia, his latest humanoid robot, at CES
A.I runs amok at CES, so we sat down with one of the pioneers in the field, David Hanson of Hanson Robotics, to chat about his latest robot.
Hundreds of robot realtors are helping Bay Area renters find new homes
The Silicon Valley property management startup Zenplace wants to streamline the rental process with AI learning and robot realtor home tours.
This self-driving delivery robot uses facial recognition to unlock the goodies
A new wheel-based delivery robot called YAPE uses facial recognition technology to enable the customer to get at the goodies.
Year in review: The best crowdfunding projects of 2017
What were some of our favorite crowdfunding projects to grace Indiegogo and Kickstarter over the course of 2017? We're glad you asked!
Mekamon review
Ever wondered what it’s like to control a four-legged robot and fight augmented reality battles in your living room? Check out Mekamon .
Today’s archaeologists are putting down shovels and turning to tech
Archaeology may be focused on the past, but that doesn't mean it can't look to the future as well. Here's how archaeologists are using tech.
Oh, yeah! Robot joins Olympic torch relay, bashes through a wall on the way
A humankind robot named Hubo joined the Olympic torch relay in South Korea, demonstrating his wall-breaking skills along the way.
Scientists want to explore the Great Pyramid of Giza with … a micro-blimp?
Having used muon imaging to discover a hidden chamber inside the Great Pyramid of Giza, researchers now want to explore it using this robot.
Honda just rolled out 4 of its cutest robot designs yet
Honda has been working on a set of four robots with a focus on mobility and companionship, with all four of the cute designs coming to CES.
Keecker, the projector-packing robotic butler, is now available for purchase
Ever wanted a little R2D2-like robot that could follow you around the house and play movies and music wherever you go? Keecker does that.
Why human-robot relationships are totally a good thing
A lot of people act like relationships between robots and humans are a terrible idea. We respectfully disagree.
Forget humans, Russia wants a gunslinging robot piloting its spacecraft
Russia has announced plans to send its humanoid gunslinging robot to outer space, but don't worry, the Russians promise it comes in peace.
How did we get here? 9 major milestones in the history of killer robots
The idea of using killer robots in war has been a sci-fi staple for decades -- but it's also been a reality for just as long
Watch this human-sized robot perform a perfect backflip
Boston Dynamics' Atlas robot is now so clever it can perform a backflip of which an Olympic gymnast would be proud.
Make VR wire-free! HTC Vive Focus joins the stand-alone party
Apple iPhone 11 rumors start up in earnest, HTC cuts the cord for their new Vive Focus VR system, Spot Mini robot trots into your nightmares.
Boston Dynamics’ new SpotMini has lost its head, but it’s friskier than ever
Boston Dynamics is continuing to refine its growing range of extraordinary robots. Check out the latest version of the SpotMini robot dog.
This swarm of robots can fill your grocery delivery order in no time at all
The London-based grocery delivery company Ocado employs a swarm of shopping robots to complete your order in just a few minutes.
MantaDroid robot may one day join its inspiration in the depths of the ocean
MantaDroid is a new manta ray-inspired swimming robot that could one day be used for carrying out underwater missions.
Sophia the lifelike robot is now a citizen – does she still want to kill us all?
An android from Hanson Robotics named Sophia just became a new Saudi Arabian citizen, despite past claims that she wants to kill all humans.
Jibo the robot has finally gone on sale for $900
Jibo, "the world's first family robot" is a sensor-studded household bot designed to help you out with everyday tasks.
6 ways humankind might accidentally bring about the ‘techpocalypse’
As much as we love tech, there are still plenty of ways in which it has the potential to bring about the "techpocalypse." Here's six of them
These amazing science fair projects make your potato battery look prehistoric
From flying robots and a Lego spacecraft, to a device that helps people with Alztheimers, these are our favorite science fair projects.
Robot farmers have successfully planted and harvested barley by themselves
No human stepped foot on the acre and a half barley farm. The manual labor in Hands Free Hectare was done entirely by robot farmers.
TWB Podcast 148: iPhone X delayed?; Fall TV buyers guide; Voltron technology
The iPhone X has yet to begin production and a preview of the best TVs you can buy this Fall will answer all the questions you may have.
A robot named Heliograf got hundreds of stories published last year
The Washington Post published hundreds of stories from Heliograf, an AI program that may soon replace its human counterparts.
Move over, dogs — Panasonic's Movable Fridge robot is man's new best friend
Like something out of science fiction, the new Panasonic Movable Fridge responds to voice command and makes its way around the house.
Adorable robot puppy faints if your feet are really smelly
Not sure if your feet smell? Too embarrassed to ask a friend? Then this robot puppy will tell you in no uncertain terms.
Shape-forming robo-swarms show potential for robot cooperation
Researchers in Belgium have developed a new way of getting individual robots to work together in a type of innovative swarm intelligence.