A robot dog equipped with a contamination swabbing tool has completed a successful trial at the Sellafield nuclear site.

The cigarette butt-sucking robot is the first to use four legs concurrently to complete a task.

Researchers hope the robot will be able to detect gas emissions that could help predict eruptions.

Volcanologists may soon get a lending paw from a helpful robot called "Anymal." The dog-like machine uses its four legs to walk through uneven terrain – giving it a "leg up" on wheeled vehicles.

Vbot's Companion Robotic Dog, set to debut at CES 2026, is positioned as a family-friendly robot that the company says can follow you around, take photos and videos, and help with tasks around the ...

The agile robot dog springs up on all fours, takes a step forward and charges at the tense crowd at a Tokyo exhibit, held back by a simple yet strong metal chain. Like the metal leash, "we are ...

A hilarious new video shared by @therandleakitas proves that not every dog is afraid of the infamous robot vacuum. In fact, ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The Elon Musk robodog’s temperament is described as a “cognitive blueprint.” That’s exactly what’s on display at Art Basel Miami, ...

Good Morning Britain's Kate Garraway and Ranvir Singh were in for a shock this morning as Spot the robot dog appeared on the ITV show to show off its capabilities ...