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.

Fast-evolving AI means it's increasingly likely we will turn to a virtual mate programmed to be always kind, attentive, and ...

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

Disclaimer: This article contains spoilers for Severance & Companion and the author's interpretation of plot similarities.

“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 ...

"What makes Companion unsettling is not so much its depiction of cyborgs but rather its portrayal of misogyny." This glossy film asks what makes someone a good partner to anyone, sophisticated robot ...

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 ...

Humanoid robots has clearly entered the Oprah phase: you build a humanoid robot! You build a humanoid robot! Now Meta has joined the game ...

Facebook's latest push into AI technology intends to place a humanoid assistant in the home, which is immediately problematic ...