Apptronik, a University of Texas spinout that was quietly building humanoid robots before it became quite so fashionable, on ...

AI-powered humanoid robotics company Apptronik locked up a $350 million Series A co-led by B Capital and Capital Factory, ...

Apptronik has partnered with NASA and NVIDIA as it works on iterations of robots that rival those of Elon Musk’s Tesla Optimus.

After Companion, there are a few science-fiction master pieces to check out that tackle similar themes and issues, like autonamy.

“Companion,” the debut feature of director Drew Hancock, promises audiences a feminist take on the well-known “ my partner is a robot ” trope. At a virtual college journalist roundtable, The Michigan ...

Until now, all robots have moved stiffly. New AI software has taken away some of the herky-jerkiness, although they still aren't Fred Astaires.

Apple introduces ELEGNT, allowing robots to convey intentions, emotions and attitudes through movement, — rather than just functional tasks.

From the perspective of industry insiders, AI companion robots currently on the market are still relatively ... warn that it remains very difficult for an AI to act fully like a human being. There are ...

In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Feb. 7, 2025, guest host Matt DeTurck and his guests explore the role ...

Though the twist of there being a second robot in Companion is surprising, there are many little details that hint at the ...

Apple Machine Learning Research has released a short video and a twelve-page accompanying paper showcasing the importance of ...

Companion, you see, takes place in an indeterminate future where human-like robots with human-like intelligence are possible, ...