Picture a robot. What comes to mind? Perhaps a droid from Star Wars or The Jetsons: a machine that can move, speak and perform tasks all by itself. Or maybe your imagination jumps to humanoid robots à ...

CES 2026 is the only trade show where humanoid robots are showcased in fully integrated, cross-industry environments, allowing attendees to see them operate alongside smart home devices, AI platforms, ...

With billions of AI humanoid robots on the horizon and predictions suggesting there will be 4 billion in operation by 2050, the future is set to be reshaped by these human-like machines as they ...

In real life, robots are pretty simple. They are just, like, an arm putting cars together or what have you. In movies and TV, though, robots have long been intelligent. They’ve had personalities. They ...

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Most robot headlines follow a familiar script: a machine masters one narrow trick in a controlled lab, then comes the bold promise that everything is about to change. I usually tune those stories out.

Imagine walking into a bustling café where a humanoid robot greets you, takes your order, and expertly prepares your coffee, all while engaging in casual conversation. This scenario, once the stuff of ...