Bipedal robots raced alongside humans in a historic Beijing half-marathon, revealing progress and limitations in humanoid technology.

Imagine going for a hike through a dense forest. You feel the crunch of leaves under your feet, hear the snap of branches, and sense the unevenness of the ground. Your senses help you adjust your ...

However, with Vulcan, that’s changed. The robot uses force sensors and adaptive paddles to gently push items aside and slide new ones into tight spaces without damage. A suction arm with a camera ...

Sony, Hyundai Heavy Industries and Naio Technologies were some of the standout robot creators this year. A drone designed for aerial video production, an autonomous boat and a robot that hoes and ...

Twenty-one humanoid robots joined thousands of runners at the Yizhuang half-marathon in Beijing on Saturday, the first time these machines have raced alongside humans over a 21km course.

13. Dot Matrix from "Spaceballs" is meant to be a parody of another robot later on this list. She is played by the late, great Joan Rivers. One of her many features includes a "Virgin Alarm." ...

The world’s first half-marathon with humanoid robot participants in Beijing has offered a striking glimpse into the progress and challenges of the country’s robotics industry, as only six out ...