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17 weird, wonderful and terrifying robots we've seen at CES 2025 so far — from a humanlike 'companion' to a robotic mixologist
From a Star Wars-style droid for your home to a Pixar-inspired lamp bot, these are the most interesting and innovative robots we've seen so far at CES.
'Multiverse simulation engine' predicts every possible future to train humanoid robots and self-driving cars
Nvidia's Cosmos platform lets researchers simulate multiple different realities and simulate real-world physics to generate footage that can train future robots.
Chinese 'robot dog' that moves like a cat could revolutionize space exploration and asteroid mining
Using AI training, researchers designed a "robot dog" that moves like a cat, and has no trouble navigating low-gravity environments
8 of the weirdest robots in the world right now
From humanoid AI-powered machines to tiny spider-like bots, 2024's robots are weird.
What is embodied AI?
Embodied AI enables robots and autonomous drones to interact with the real world, but how does it work?
The 7 most disturbing humanoid robots that emerged in 2024
From a disembodied torso to a "friendly" robot with unnervingly human facial expressions, here are seven of the most advanced humanoid robots in the world.
Robotics breakthroughs in 2024: Test your knowledge of the most exciting advancements in the field
We've seen countless new innovations in the space of robotics, from humanoid robots to AI-powered machines — but how much do you know about them?
Future robots could one day tell how you're feeling by measuring your sweat, scientists say
Scientists say a phenomenon called "skin conductance," which changes when you sweat, is a surprisingly accurate method for detecting emotions — with future robots that detect this able to tell your emotions.
