A recent scientific study suggests that the human body may be able to detect the presence of hidden objects even before direct contact happens, especially in ...

Human hands are a wonder of nature and unmatched in the animal kingdom. They can twist caps, flick switches, handle tiny objects with ease, and perform thousands of tasks every day. Robot hands ...

A finger moving across dry sand meets resistance that the eye cannot see. The sand shifts in ways too small for conscious measurement, yet something in the hand registers the change. Beneath the ...

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A new study suggests young children are more vocal when interacting with toys and household items, highlighting their importance for developing language skills. Researchers have found infants are ...

Research explains the fascinating and discomforting uncanny valley phenomenon, unraveling the intricacies behind our unease. Developed by Hanson Robotics, “Sophia” is considered to be the most ...

Prologue: My nightmare -- Part I: Four futures. Terminal world : the domination of glass slabs ; Prosthetics : the new bionic you ; Animism : living with social robots ; Enchanting everyday objects -- ...