Clone Robotics has unveiled a pioneering humanoid torso that sets a new standard in robotics. This innovation centers on using artificial muscles to replicate human-like movements, marking a ...

Chimpanzees (Pan troglodytes) can "catch" yawns from an android imitating human facial expressions, according to new research from City St George's, University of London. The study, published in ...

Researchers believe the yawning robot may have triggered some biological mechanism in the chimps that they associated with sleep. Image: Popular Science composite, Getty Images/ RMJM, Aline ...

Mid-20th Century: As computers and early robotics emerged, stories started exploring more complex AI and mechanical designs.

Ever asked a question and been met with a blank stare? It’s awkward enough with a person—but on a humanoid robot, it can be downright unsettling. Now, an international team co-led by Hiroshima ...