This is today's edition of The Download, our weekday newsletter that provides a daily dose of what's going on in the world of technology.

If most robots still need remote human operators to be safe and effective, why should we welcome them into our homes?

Sanctuary AI's Phoenix robot is certainly an impressive beast, with hydraulically actuated hands that are incredibly dextrous. Well, those hands have recently become even more useful, as each one is ...

Tesla Optimus robot, Figure 02 robot, and Clone Robotics' ghostly humanoid robot are some of tremendous innovations that ...

Humanoid robots are advancing at breakneck speed, and it’s all thanks to the relentless progress in artificial intelligence.

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This cute little dog decided to make friends with a friendly wild fox. The two chased each other in an open field and simply ...

Chinese startup Pudu Robotics wants you to put its latest robot to work. The company's new humanoid D9 stands 5.57 ft (1.7 m) ...

The staff recalls the good, the bad, and the ugly in 2024. The show also features guest commentary from A3 president Jeff ...

While some apps like Character.ai and Replika allow people to transform their chatbots into customised human characters, it’s become important for those specialising in mental health to ensure their ...

We salute our fictional faves in our list of standout heroes of the year, unsung and otherwise, from sci-fi, fantasy, and ...

Colin Angle, the co-founder of iRobot and its CEO for three decades, is getting back into robotics with a new startup called ...