Researchers developed a novel learning-based method so robots on extraterrestrial bodies can make decisions on their own about where and how to scoop up terrain samples.

A future generation of robots will not be programmed to complete specific tasks. Instead, they will use A.I. to teach themselves.

A new multidisciplinary field called developmental robotics is paving the way to some answers. Rather than writing programs that try to mimic specific human behaviors like love, developmental ...

FieldAI builds foundational AI models that help all kinds of robots learn and adapt to new environments using physics.

By observing their own motions, robots can learn how to overcome damage to their bodies, which could make them more adaptable for a wide variety of applications.

Carmaker Toyota is developing robots capable of learning to do household chores by observing how humans take on the tasks. The project is an example of robotics getting a boost from generative AI.

How to Build an Empathetic Robot Before we can share our lives with machines, we must teach them to understand and mimic human emotion ...

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.

If robots can learn to respect human social norms, they will become much better at navigating busy spaces like airports, malls, or city sidewalks.

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 ...