It’s a mental trick called “label extension.” Humans use it when we realize a hammer and a rock can both drive a nail, or that a mug and a glass both count as “cups.” ...

The Hall of Fame announced its 12 finalists for the Class of 2025 Wednesday and opened voting to the public and a panel of ...

Many people today ask if robots can replace pets. They talk about robots that wag their tails or make soft sounds like ...

The Arkansas Travelers were nominated for Minor League Baseball's Best New Alternate Identity award for their Barkansas ...

The animal lovers at Maymo capture a dog’s attempt to outwit a goofy toy robot.

The combination of LiDAR (a system that uses lasers to build 3D maps of your home), cameras, and obstacle recognition makes ...

As companion robots debut, investors question whether they are useful appliances or pricey toys for the middle class.

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Many dog owners warmly remember the first time their furry pal ...

Robot vacuums have come a long way, but the feels like it’s from the future. It maps your home with laser precision, dodges ...

A new viral advertising campaign predicts a world of dangerous military robots, but the real threat is already here and it is not coming from the defence sector.

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. When humans eventually set foot on Mars, they may have a four-legged ...

I’m not someone who sits around making robots.” Instead, colleague Chris Dutton, also a UF ecology professor but more mechanically adept, pulled the stuffing out of a toy rabbit and replaced ... and ...