Robots are being put through all kinds of abuse these days. They’re being kicked, punched, shoved, and even dragged by a chain around their neck — all in an apparent effort to teach them how to adapt ...

The work in this article was inspired by human perception. Controlling robots with a video-game controller, people can learn to pick and place objects within minutes 29. The only sensors we require ...

A team of researchers at Georgia Tech has developed a new smartphone-based system that could dramatically simplify how people interact with robots. Called COBALT, the platform allows users with little ...

Ensuring a stable grasp during robotic manipulation is essential for dexterous and reliable performance. Traditionally, slip control has relied on grip force modulation. Here we show that trajectory ...

A chilling video circulating on social media has reignited old anxieties about robots turning against their creators. The footage shows a Unitree H1 humanoid robot, a machine about the size of an ...

With more humanoids entering the world, be ready to hit the red button. Here are some practical tips to regain control if things go wrong. Jesse Orrall (he/him/his) is a Senior Video Producer for CNET ...

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