Meta is reportedly moving forward with AI-powered humanoid robots. They will be developed by the same division that is behind ...

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

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

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“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 ...

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 ...

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, ...

At the fourth quarter earnings call Wednesday, the Tesla CEO and other executives also shared insight into the production of its Optimus humanoid robots and a more affordable vehicle model.