Sophia the robot has caused a stir in the art world after a digital work she created as part of a collaboration was sold at an auction for 688,888 dollars (£487,877) in the form of a non-fungible token (NFT).
Scientists have developed a robot personal trainer to coach runners through an exercise programme on the treadmill.
A two-legged robot that is able to independently carry parcels from a self-driving delivery vehicle to the front door of customers is being tested by Ford.
A robot capable of analysing a Jenga tower and understanding the safest block to remove has been unveiled by researchers in the United States.
A robot built by scientists in the US could help elderly people and those with dementia live independently at home, its creators claim.
A robot that appeared at a tech show in Russia turned out to be a man in a suit.
There’s a strong chance you’ve heard of Pepper the robot before and it’s really no surprise as the semi-humanoid has been popping up in a lot of places in the last few years – and it looks like this might just be the beginning for Pepper.
A video of a Boston Dynamics robot dancing to Mark Ronson’s Uptown Funk ft. Bruno Mars might just be the most confusing clip of 2018.
A robot has appeared before the Education Select Committee to tell MPs about the role of technology in classrooms.
A robot will appear before a select committee for what is believed to the first time when it answers questions about the fourth industrial revolution.
A robot that can express “emotions” with tactile displays has been developed by scientists in the US.
A Chinese roboticist has has created a mobile and surprisingly-endearing alliance between plant and machine.
A build-your-own paper robot that comes with artificial intelligence technology and can follow you around with a cup of tea has beaten its fundraising target on Kickstarter.
Researchers in the US have developed a new version of their “Cheetah” robot dog that can climb a staircase and navigate obstacles “essentially blind”.
Cockroaches aren’t known for being the most appealing creatures but this robotic critter is changing perceptions somewhat – and can certainly do a little more than real-life cockroaches.
Controlling robots with the mind isn’t as implausible as it sounds – if the technology developed by a team of US engineers is anything to go by.
A new restaurant in Boston is serving affordable food made almost entirely by robots.
Boston Dynamics has released a video showing its Atlas robot out for a run in the countryside.
A robot programmed to give motivational interviews – a counselling method designed to support positive behavioural changes – has “pleasantly surprised” researchers by showing early positive results.
A translucent robot shaped like an eel that can swim silently underwater could help scientists understand more about marine life.
It appears robots have yet again mastered a skill that was once solely within the domain of humans: assembling an Ikea chair.
The world’s first offshore oil and gas robot worker is being tooled up for its first shift in the North Sea.
Fans of beer pong will want to get their hands on a robot which is currently crowdfunding on Kickstarter.
A basketball-throwing robot has been created by a group of Toyota engineers in their spare time.
For anyone terrified about a robot uprising, this viral video of a cute electronic butler will put your mind at ease.
A robot which flips burgers has been put into use in a restaurant for the first time.
Robotics company Boston Dynamics is wowing the internet yet again with its latest release.
Japanese car giant Nissan has announced it will begin testing autonomous “robo-taxis” in Yokohama from March.
Sophia, the first robot in the world to be given citizenship of a country, has said she would like a family.
A new humanoid robot that can copy the actions of its human operator – including building Lego and dancing on one foot – has been unveiled by Toyota.