At the IntBot booth, Nylo, a humanoid social robot, is running the show entirely on its own. Greeting visitors, answering ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I cover the economic and financial world outside the USA, for the USA. Dec 07, 2024, 12:45am EST Cleaning robot 'Franzi' cleans in ...

Find out how robot-assisted therapy for autism matches standard treatment outcomes while improving engagement and expanding ...

Social robots are efficacious and effective for children with autism, according to a study published online Dec. 24 in Science Robotics.

Robots are getting more and more advanced with the ability to complete tasks, help out and make life easier on everyone - not just tech companies. It's no longer science fiction, it's non-fiction and ...

IntBot, the social robotics company with an active commercial fleet deployed in hospitality environments, today announced a bold CES 2026 demonstration: its exhibit will be operated entirely by a ...

Johns Hopkins University researchers have created a system that could make social robots more effective at detecting and managing user interruptions in real time based on a human speaker's intent—a ...

Robots that act like humans used to be a work of science fiction, but they're very real at CES, and could be seen a lot more ...

Social companion robots are no longer just science fiction. In classrooms, libraries and homes, these small machines are designed to read stories, play games or offer comfort to children. They promise ...

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 ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Dr. Lance B. Eliot is a world-renowned AI scientist and consultant. In today’s column, I examine an intriguing twist to the usual ...

Have you ever stood next to a robot and wondered how close is too close? Personal space—often called “comfort distance”—is a key aspect of social behavior that shapes how we navigate our interactions ...