Social by nature, humans interact in multiple ways—through voice, vision and touch. Reflecting these humanistic qualities, robotic capabilities are improving, and as such, human-robot interaction will ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Dr. Jonathan Reichental covers technology in business and society. Toy versions of the popular droids R2-D2 and BB-8, part of the ...

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In recent years, the development of humanoid robots has taken monumental strides, with the integration of realistic skin leading to breakthrough innovations. These advancements are not merely ...

They’re engineered to please you in every way. But what happens when you start to prefer them? We spoke to doctors and ...

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Clanker, rust bucket, tinskin — slang words used to put down robots are on the rise. As AI and robots threaten to replace human work and maybe even humans, the recent popularity of anti-robot lingo ...

Hotels, wellness spaces, and cruises around the world are using this emerging concept not to replace human interaction—but to ...

A new kind of robot is taking shape, and it is not built for ...