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Moravec's Paradox is a robotics theory from the '80s that explains why humanoid robots still can't do your laundry.

Commentary: The idea of a human-controlled robot in your home might sound weird, but perhaps it's not all that different from what we're used to.

Robots may be one of the greatest 21st-century inventions, but up until Oct. 28, you couldn’t purchase one to help out with daily household tasks, such as emptying the dishwasher or vacuuming your ...

A dozen or so young men and women, eyes obscured by VR headsets, shuffle around a faux kitchen inside a tech company’s Silicon Valley headquarters. Their arms are bent at the elbows, palms facing down ...

Having a robot housekeeper like Rosie from The Jetsons cartoon isn’t all that far-fetched. In fact, it’s becoming a reality — but with a few caveats. NEO is a humanoid robot designed to take on daily ...

The AI-powered robot is named AIdol. It is made by the Russian robotics firm Idol. As it walked over to the reporters, the Russian robot waved as the main theme song from Rocky, Gonna Fly Now, played ...

Your home has a complicated layout. A lot of 1970s homes have strange, complicated designs—a sunken living room, a playroom ...

As you navigate through your daily routine, whether it's grabbing a meal at a restaurant, visiting a healthcare center or checking into a hotel, you might soon encounter a new kind of robot at these ...

The 75-pound, German Shepherd-sized robot is increasingly being deployed by local law enforcement to handle armed standoffs, ...

Aren’t pets such a drag? I mean, really. They’re all furry, and cute, and innocent. And you have to feed them and love them, and respect their autonomy and basic needs. For what? Borderline ...

Spot, the four-legged robot from Boston Dynamics Inc, is perhaps best known for its viral dance routines to songs like Uptown ...