The Bear robot, so named for its cutesy bear-like face, designed to be familiar and reassuring, is agile, strong and capable of lifting and then carrying an injured fighter out of harm’s way.

The stuffed bear is being called a "social robot with a personality," and can make simple gestures, eye contact and small talk. The hope is to use them for "robot therapy" in geriatric medicine ...

Each bear’s character shapes its reactions,” explains Watanabe Ichirō, a senior researcher in Fujitsu Laboratories’ Human Interactions Research Division, which developed the robot.

The US military is developing a robot with a teddy bear-style head to help carry injured soldiers away from the battlefield. The Battlefield Extraction Assist Robot (BEAR) can scoop up even the ...

“How did you get in the robot?” That was the question a young patient at Children’s National Health System had on Thursday for Dr. Bear Bot. Cardiologist Alejandro Lopez-Magallon answered ...

Today, the company confirmed a $60 million investment in Bear Robotics ... “As the service robot market enters a period of growth, this equity investment will significantly contribute to ...