A new study finds a visit from human-controlled robot encourages a positive outlook and improves medical interactions for hospitalized kids.

Researchers built a bipedal robot that combines walking with flying to create a new type of locomotion, making it exceptionally nimble.

To operate efficiently in urban environments, robots and other autonomous systems must be able to move safely on sidewalks and avoid trouble

Researchers developed Baby Robot, a robotic toy that could be used to enhance the motor skills of toddlers.

Researchers have developed a flexible, stretchable battery that bends and stretches like a snake.

Some engineers find inspiration in the mechanics of bird flight and the architecture of bee nests. Others think much smaller.

Robots are more widely adopted where populations become notably older, filling the gaps in an aging industrial work force.

Understanding the split-second decisions squirrels make as they jump from branch to branch will help scientists develop more agile robots

Underwater vehicles are typically designed for one cruise speed, and they’re often inefficient at other speeds.

The success of robotic swarms in aerial, aquatic, and land-based environments can be attributed to ease of navigation in a controlled space

During the halftime show, Toyota brought back its basketball-shooting CUE robot for a special demonstration of 3-point shooting prowess.

The One Love Machine Band is the freshest new punk band to come out of Berlin – and its members are made entirely of scrap metal

New creation could give machines human-like sense of touch to better judge human intentions and respond to changes in the environment

No one expected the "Automated Guided Vehicles" at St. Olavs Hospital in Trondheim, Norway, to have personalities.