The computer scientist Christoph Salge is trying to circumvent the need for rules that guide robots’ behavior. His strategy: Give them a goal of making us more powerful.

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For robots to be predictable and adaptive, they need a priority-based architecture and a new legal model, argues a researcher ...

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How to Build a Robot Octopus Smart, strong and flexible, the octopus is an enticing model for an entirely new kind of many-armed, multitalented robot ...

Just as the researchers did, you will need to translate the Ikea assembly directions into computer code that the robot could use to plan and execute its task.

Artificial Intelligence How to Build a More Sustainable Robot To meet climate goals, the search is on to create robots made out of recycled, biodegradable and replaceable parts ...

Behind the scenes with the creators of Syfy’s "Robot Combat League" and its eight-foot, rock-em, sock-em warriors.

When they press a button, the robot enacts their program, performing a dance or telling a story. Kibo, which emphasizes concepts such as sequencing that are relevant to coding, also supports ...