Human-inspired robots, aptly called humanoids, have emerged as the tech industry’s big bet on what comes next. They stand ...

Las Vegas/New York, Jan 12 (PTI) Autonomous robotaxis, robots folding laundry, an AI-powered robo-chef that cooks 500 dishes ...

When Elon Musk talks about robotics, he rarely hides the ambition behind the dream. Tesla's Optimus is pitched as an ...

From sassy humanoids, to AI-powered pets and chore-handling assistants, we sought out as many cute, strange and capable ...

Sometimes, AI just wants to be your friend. And while robot pets weren’t the biggest stars of CES 2026, they’ve become more ...

X-Origin AI showcased Yonbo X1, a $570 ChatGPT-powered robot designed to help children learn through empathy, adaptability, ...

At CES 2026, robots took centerstage with companies showing advances in humanoids, companion bots, and practical home ...

Encouraging people to mistake digital companions for real friends is prima facie unethical. Encouraging people to have imaginary friends is no solution to social isolation. There is a risk that the ...

I spent my childhood longing for him to bring me fun drinks on his little tray while I reclined on the sofa, glued to back-to-back Animaniacs episodes. Looking back, my desire for Emiglio may well ...

From humanoid assistants and service robots to machines designed for healthcare, logistics and everyday tasks, CES offers a ...

One year later, at CES 2026, the Lovense companion doll demonstrates how the trajectory of sex robots mirrors the trajectory of the technology itself -- from novelty to utility to attachment. And as ...