Autumn 2001 will be remembered for more than the seasonal deluge of leaves. One toy company is hoping it also will be recalled for a similar downpour of robotic pets in toy stores following the ...

Sony’s Aibo robot dog is a bit different. Aibo was first introduced in 1999, with new models launched each year. They were what they sounded like: cute robot dogs that behaved like real dogs that kept ...

Robot dogs and AI pets are becoming popular as futuristic companions for modern households. These robotic companions can walk, respond to voice commands, and even mimic emotions, making them ...

Guide dogs that assist people with blindness or partial sightedness are a powerful reminder of the bond humans have formed with our four-legged companions. Properly trained working dogs serve as a ...

Asimo shakes its metallic hips in time to a rumba while fellow robot SDR-3X is so caught up in a soccer match that it falls to its knees with outstretched arms when things go well for the team. No, ...

I personally am very excited about the prospects brought about by the evolution of robots and artificial intelligence. It is, in my view, the natural path any advanced civilization should follow as it ...