Robotics Articles

Ellen Glover

Updated on February 18, 2025

Tesla’s robotaxi fleet, powered by new self-driving software, is slated to launch this year. The Cybercab, however, won’t roll out until at least 2026.

Jacob Biba

Updated on February 13, 2025

Humanoid robots mimic human expressions and movements and employ AI technologies to navigate complex environments and interactions. These are some of the top humanoid robots being used today.

Ellen Glover

Updated on February 06, 2025

Robotic bees mimic the work of actual bees, aiding in pollination and monitoring hive health. Take a closer look at how they’re being used, examples of robotic bee projects and the main advantages and disadvantages of this technology.

Stephen Gossett

Updated on January 30, 2025

From high-tech greenhouses to cloud seeding, here's how agricultural robots are helping farmers fill labor shortages — and our supermarket shelves.

Margo Steines

Updated on January 30, 2025

Industrial automation can enhance safety, efficiency and quality across a variety of industries.

Ellen Glover

Updated on January 21, 2025

With its Cosmos platform, Nvidia is bringing generative AI to the world of robotics, enabling developers to train their machines on hyperrealistic synthetic data.

Brooke Becher

Updated on January 06, 2025

Bionic arms are electrified prostheses powered by muscle activity. Originally developed as aesthetic accessories, the mechanical appendages of today prioritize functionality to improve a user’s overall wellbeing.

Brooke Becher

Updated on December 18, 2024

Engineered to move and behave like the real thing, robot dogs can perform all sorts of tasks, from navigating disaster zones and inspecting hazardous areas to simply providing companionship.

Jacob Biba

Updated on December 12, 2024

Optimus is a humanoid robot built by Tesla and designed to interact with its surroundings using two arms, hands and legs. Here’s what it can do, what it could be used for, how it works and when it may become more widely available.

Brooke Becher

Updated on December 09, 2024

Robotic hands are designed to mimic the movement of a human hand — whether they physically resemble them or not — and are often equipped with sensors that allow them to "feel.”