Right now, Dreame's bot cleans with all the enthusiasm of a sleep-deprived teen, but the idea has tons of potential.

Despite decades of progress, most robots are still programmed for specific, repetitive tasks. They struggle with the unexpected and can't adapt to new situations without painstaking reprogramming. But ...

The system is designed to dismantle batteries in two phases—from battery pack to module and from module to cell level.

"In their early days robots were more limited by their controller technology than by their physical capabilities," explains Roger Christian, vice president marketing and international groups with ...

Experts from Universal Robots and OnRobot offer insights into how to select versatile end-of-arm robot tools that work seamlessly with different robotic systems.

Learning to use tools played a crucial role in the evolution of human intelligence. It may yet prove vital to the emergence of smarter, more capable robots, too. New research shows that robots can ...

Robotic solutions are no longer just prototypes, but practical, cost-effective tools capable of handling repetitive and even complex tasks in real-world environments.

What is the best way to teach a robot? Sometimes it may simply be to speak to it clearly. Researchers found that human-language descriptions of tools can accelerate the learning of a simulated ...

CAPE CANAVERAL -- Spacewalking astronauts stepped outside Monday night and gave the space station's new robot some eyes and a set of tools. It was the third spacewalk of shuttle Endeavour's visit ...