Robots that can make their own decisions have so far been confined to science fiction movies, but "iCub," a child-sized figure with big eyes and a white face, is trying hard to turn fiction into ...

Scientists have nominated the iCub child-like humanoid robot to participate in the Olympic Torch Relay for London's 2012 Summer Olympics.

(CBS) - This robot is no Zeus, but that doesn't mean it can't carry the Olympic flame. That's why a computer scientist at Aberystwyth University nominated it to be a part of the London 2012 ...

The iCub robot does have a limited capacity to "learn" like a neural network (a type of artificial intelligence, or AI, that mimics the processes of a human brain), but is far from being self ...

A sophisticated robot that is able to move and learn like a three-year-old child has made its first outing in the UK. The iCub is able to crawl and walk, make human-like eye and head movements and ...

Human robot getting closer: iCub robot must learn from its experiences Date: September 27, 2013 Source: University of Twente Summary: A robot that feels, sees and, in particular, thinks and learns ...

First Humanoid Robot That Will Develop Language May Be Coming Soon Date: March 4, 2008 Source: University of Hertfordshire Summary: iCub, a one metre-high baby robot which will be used to study ...

Robots that can make their own decisions have so far been confined to science fiction movies, but a child-sized figure with big eyes and a white face is trying hard to turn fiction into reality.