It’s hard to think of anyone who would consider 2020 to have been a brilliant year. Things are a bit different in the robotosphere, however. In fact, the past 12 months have given us no shortage of ...

A Silicon Valley start-up backed by an early Google employee is taking a novel approach to building a business for domestic robots and driverless vehicles: it will take its sweet time. Willow Garage, ...

The big picture: We've been talking and thinking about robots for decades now. Between Isaac Asimov's seminal science fiction writing on the subject, Star Wars heroes R2-D2, C-3PO and BB-8, and the ...

If you never thought you could own a companion robot--one that could chat with you, snuggle when you're glum, rub up against you for attention, and coo when you stroke it--think again. The recent ...

Personal robots are purpose-built machines designed to assist with a multitude of everyday tasks. These adaptable devices come in various forms and are capable of performing diverse functions, ...