There has been a rash of articles this year pertaining to how the automotive industry has begun testing humanoid robots. The subtext is that they may soon be used to replace actual humans on the ...

London-based Extend Robotics has officially completed a test of its virtual reality, remote-controlled robots at Leyland Trucks (Leyland) factory in Preston, United Kingdom. As part of a collaboration ...

Robots are being put through all kinds of abuse these days. They’re being kicked, punched, shoved, and even dragged by a chain around their neck — all in an apparent effort to teach them how to adapt ...

From sorting objects in a warehouse to navigating furniture while vacuuming, robots today use sensors, software control ...

From left, engineering professor Morteza Lahijanian and graduate student Karan Muvvala watch as a robotic arm completes a task using wooden blocks. Imagine for a moment that you’re in an auto factory.