Artificial intelligence works when computers learn from data that is readily available. But there is no data to teach robots ...

Friendly robots, the ones people love to love, are quirky: R2-D2, C-3PO, WALL-E, BB-8, Marvin, Roz and Baymax. They're emotional, prone to panic or bossy, empathetic and able to communicate like ...

In 1982, personal computers were beige, boxy, and built for engineers. They were powerful, but uninviting. Few people knew what they were for, or why they might need one. It took more than just better ...

X-1 robotic system uses humanoids and drones, combining land and air abilities, to tackle rescue missions too dangerous for ...

While wandering through the Computer Zone May 4 at the Imagine RIT: Innovation and Creativity Festival, be on the lookout for any pesky, Nerf-dart-shooting robots. Faculty and students in RIT’s ...

At CES 2026, robotics usually falls into two categories, expensive humanoids designed for factories, or novelty toys. And there were many toys. It’s an obvious early application of LLMs and computer ...

For many children, the transition from learning to read to reading to learn is a crucial and sometimes nerve-wracking milestone. Reading aloud in class is intended to foster fluency and confidence, ...