Newcastle University research has shown that human-following robots can support the mobility and wellbeing of older people. Published in the journal Nature Scientific Reports, the study reveals that ...

A robot that follows its owner like a pet, runs errands, and steps forward like a bodyguard to fend off threats is a so-called ‘user-following robot (Follow-Me Robot).’ In parts of China, ball-shaped ...

Anyone with an irrational fear of a pending robot uprising may want to look away, because they have just taken one more step towards autonomy. Piaggio Fast Forward (PFF) and Trimble have announced a ...

If you wanted to build a robot that chased light, you might start thinking about Raspberry Pis, cameras, and off-the-shelf computer vision systems. However, it needn’t be so complex. [Ed] of [Death ...

When it comes to teamwork, we could all learn something from ants. These relatively simple, small-brained animals are famous ...