Why are Star Wars droids so lovable? It's science
In November 2014, a little orange and white ball named BB-8 rolled across the screen in the first "The Force Awakens" trailer, the next generation of plucky droids in the Star Wars universe.
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Friendly floating robot CIMON-2 sent to International Space Station
On Sunday, SpaceX's Dragon capsule docked at the International Space Station, bringing supplies, experiments including "mighty mice" -- oh, and a friendly robot to keep the astronauts company for the next three years.
SpaceX Dragon delivers 'mighty mice' and a space robot
SpaceX's Dragon capsule successfully docked with the International Space Station early Sunday morning, NASA said.
Ethical questions raised about police use of robotic dog
Using robots in dangerous police situations is common these days, but one police department has been quietly testing a special robot that looks like a dog.
NYC warns FedEx to keep delivery robots off city streets
When it comes to robots driving around, navigating the streets and tirelessly delivering packages, who wouldn't be a fan? Well ... New York City, apparently.
Japan is losing the tech race but one AI startup hopes to change that
A robot that can find the laundry even if you've moved it could give Japan's startup scene a much-needed shot in the arm.
Amazon wants to ship you anything in 30 minutes
Amazon is burning through billions to get you stuff faster. It'll spend more than $35 billion on shipping costs this year, more than twice what it spent two years ago.
These are the creepiest holiday gifts of 2019
Holiday gifts are meant to be fun, but security researchers say some presents can be downright creepy.
Adidas closing hi-tech sneaker factories in Germany, US
Adidas is shutting down two cutting-edge footwear factories in Germany and the United States and moving production to Asia.
Walmart wants robots in stores; Target doesn't
Walmart and Target are taking different approaches to adding robots in stores, a split that will have an impact on the companies' massive workforces and shape the future of automation in retail.
Paralyzed man walks using brain-controlled robotic suit
A tetraplegic man has been able to move all four of his paralyzed limbs by using a brain-controlled robotic suit, researchers have said.
Researchers invent robotic fish
Oh, this guy? Don't mind him, he's just a normal fish, blending in with his normal fish friends. He's definitely not a robotic yellowfin tuna designed to mimic unique swimming movements.
J.J. Abrams strikes wide-ranging production deal with WarnerMedia
J.J. Abrams has closed a wide-ranging deal that would make WarnerMedia the exclusive home of his production company, Bad Robot.
The robots are coming for your job, too
The robots. They're coming for your jobs. All of you.
Russian spacecraft carrying humanoid robot fails to dock
A spacecraft carrying Russia's humanoid robot failed to dock with the International Space Station on Saturday morning, Russian state news agencies reported.
Russian humanoid robot heads to International Space Station
A Russian spacecraft vaulted into Earth's orbit this week with a lone passenger: A life-sized, artificially intelligent, humanoid robot by the name of Fedor.
Robotic tail for humans was inspired by seahorses
If you're prone to tripping or losing balance, then researchers in Japan may have an unusual solution: a robotic tail.
5G will soon change your life. But first, you'll have to find it
Self-driving cars. Robotic surgeries. Toothbrushes that detect when you're sick.
Robot racism? Study shows human biases extend to robots
Have you ever noticed the popularity of white robots?
Apollo 11 paving path from moon to Mars
Fifty years after humans first stepped on the moon during the Apollo 11 mission, NASA has created a goal of landing the first woman and next man on the moon's South Pole by 2024. NASA has dubbed this path back to the moon Artemis, after Apollo's twin sister from Greek mythology.
Harvard's RoboBee is lightest machine to ever take flight
Harvard University's RoboBee has became the lightest vehicle to ever achieve sustained untethered flight, not requiring jumping or liftoff.
Robots could take 20 million manufacturing jobs by 2030
Robots are getting better at doing human jobs. That's probably good for the economy — but there are some serious downsides, too.
Engineers built a robot fish that powers itself with 'fake blood'
Robots are taking a step closer to resembling us.
MIT teaches robots to 'feel' objects just by looking at them
Researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology are teaching robots to "see" what an object looks like just by touching it and predict what something will feel like by looking at it.
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