New information about the Optimus robot’s features as well as recent demonstrations of its capabilities (such as the ability to be voiced and controlled by off-screen humans) have led to jokes about ...

The documentary "My Robot Sophia" tells the story of David Hanson's quest to create a human-like robot who can feel emotions and learn to care. Sophia is powered by artificial intelligence, and the ...

Despite the enthusiasm of actors in Swiffer commercials, few people are smiling at the workout that is manually mopping their hardwood and tile floors. So if you're already considering a robot vacuum ...

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I first heard about Aescape, an AI-powered, fully automated massage, via a TikTok ad. I was immediately intrigued. Can a robot really deliver an effective massage? Where does the AI come in? After the ...

I've reviewed plenty of high-end robovacs that routinely tout up to 22,000Pa, but the common suction power spec doesn't always translate to real-world performance. Here's why. I’m PCMag’s senior ...

Alex Proyas noticed some striking similarities between his 2004 film and Tesla's Optimus, Robovan, and Cybercab Robotaxi. There’s something oddly familiar about Tesla‘s new Cybercab and Optimus ...

I’ve been teaching robotics at the University of Washington for more than a decade. Every class begins with “robotics news of the week.” For years, humanoid robots appeared only occasionally—usually ...

Ever since The Sun released its June 30, 2016, article titled "ROBOT ROMANCE REVEALED: Women will be having more sex with ROBOTS than men by 2025," the internet couldn't help but meme the dystopian ...