Robots are moving out of factories and into homes, hospitals, and public spaces. Experts say living together is possible, but only if trust, safety, design, and clear social rules evolve as quickly as the technology.

Brian Pelke, president of Kay Manufacturing, an automotive parts company in Calumet City, Ill., looks at their newest Universal Robot on Wednesday, Sept. 12, 2018. The manufacturing company has been incorporating collaborative robots, widely known as ...

Millions spent on humanoid robots depend on gig workers recording daily tasks, signaling a shift in AI training and work.

Explore how medical robots and healthcare robotics enhance surgery, diagnostics, and hospital workflows, highlighting key benefits, real-world uses, and future trends in patient‑centered care.

NASA rovers have revealed fascinating details and close-up images of Mars and the moon, but exploring other planets is slow. Most rovers are remotely controlled from Earth, and their careful, energy-efficient design limits how much ground they can cover.

Swiss scientists have published research showing AI-informed robots can learn how to self correct and teach other robots how to behave. It raises questions of consciousness in artificial intelligence.

Editor’s Note: This is part of a series called Inside the Lab, which gives audiences a first-hand look at the research laboratories at the University of Chicago and the scholars who are tackling some of the world’s most complex problems. Robots are ...