Robots are machines that can automatically perform both simple and complex actions. They are often programmed by a computer, but there's no single definition of a robot. Robots include a wide variety ...

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Workplace safety has always been a top priority for businesses, but with evolving technology, a new question arises! can robots take on the role of a safety officer? Artificial intelligence (AI) and ...

The survey questioned 1,000 workers in each of five countries: U.S., China, Japan, U.K. and Germany. Across the board, workers are embracing robots.

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Teddy Warner, 19, has always been interested in robotics. His family was in the industry, and he says he “grew up” working in a machinist shop while in high school. Now Warner is building a robotics ...

Adaptable, AI-enabled robots for personalized life coaching and physical assistance could help us become a more productive and inclusive society. What if instead of replacing us in our jobs, ...

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Twenty-one humanoid robots joined thousands of runners at the Yizhuang half-marathon in Beijing on Saturday, the first time these machines have raced alongside humans over a 21-km (13-mile) course.