With the world's elderly population growing rapidly, scientists are suggesting that robots could take on some of the burden of providing care, support and - most surprisingly - companionship.

Liu Lizheng (left), head of humanoid robot projects at Fudan University, and his colleagues pose with the Guanghua No 1 humanoid robot on 14 May (GAO ERQIANG / CHINA DAILY) In the not too distant ...

In a research paper and accompanying video, Apple has shown off its new Pixar-style robot lamp that plays music and dances to it, projects images, answers questions and illuminates surfaces.

Billionaire British inventor Sir James Dyson has been secretly working on robots to take on mundane household chores, it has been revealed. The creator of the bagless vacuum cleaner and bladeless ...

The Technology Strategy Board has announced an investment of £5million in 22 new research and development feasibility projects addressing high value manufacturing. This is the third investment the TSB ...

Robotics enthusiasts in the US have raised $69,365 (£44,207) in 12 days to help build Stompy, an 18ft (5.5m)-wide six-legged rideable robot that could be deployed in humanitarian relief operations.

A headless robot dubbed "Cheetah" has set a new world speed record, according to its owners. The US Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency said the four-legged machineachieved 18mph (29km/h) on ...

The Eufy 3-in-1 E20 robot vacuum—our pick for the most versatile robot vac on the market—is currently 46% off on Amazon. The entire bundle is just $350, with a full $300 in savings. This is by far the ...

Four robot enterprises, including Botech, will sign investment deals with Chongqing's Liangjiang New Area on June 19. According to an official of the district, the robot enterprises will move in ...

Money Dyson Dyson working on secret robot projects to help customers with household chores Sir James Dyson has given a hint of the firm’s hi-tech household helpers by releasing a video and ...