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The science of human touch, and why it's so hard to replicate in robots

Robots now see the world with an ease that once belonged only to science fiction. They can recognize objects, navigate ...
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China’s humanoid robot head startles viewers with lifelike facial expressions

A Chinese robotics company named AheadForm has developed a humanoid robotic head that can express a wide range of realistic emotions. In a YouTube video, the robot’s head glances around with a ...
Popular Science

Robot hands are becoming more human

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. If you want to guess the purpose of any given futuristic humanoid ...
Los Angeles Times

Musk and other tech gurus say human-like robots are the next big thing. Don’t hold your breath

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. Humanoid robots struggle with basic tasks like walking safely and lack the dexterity needed for complex human-like ...
CNN

This company is making industrial robots more ‘human’

One of the original stereotypes about robots is that their movements are stiff and abrupt, something that endures in the “robot dance” that first became popular in the 1980s. Robots have since evolved ...
CNET

Amazon Unveils AI-Using Warehouse Robot With Human-Like Sense of Touch

Amazon's new Vulcan robot uses physical AI to carefully stow and pick everything from socks to fragile electronics at fulfillment centers. Freelance writer Amanda C. Kooser covers gadgets and tech ...
The Conversation

Today’s humanoid robots look remarkable, but there’s a design flaw holding them back

London South Bank University provides funding as a member of The Conversation UK. Watch Boston Dynamics’ Atlas robot doing training routines, or the latest humanoids from Figure loading a washing ...