The ENOR E1 pet care robot allows you to keep a check on your pets, interact with them, and even dispense treats with an ...

At CES 2026, Elephant Robotics showcases Embodied AI, STEM educational solutions, and new bionic robotic companions for ...

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 ...

"It’s not verging on creepy or trying to be too human. It’s like your buddy, your pal, that’s a different thing than you.” ...

Humanoid robots are moving rapidly from research labs into homes, hospitals, warehouses and care facilities, promising ...

What does the trend in using artificial intelligence for companionship and romantic love mean for human society?

COLOGNE, Germany, Jan. 25, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- As the prestigious imm cologne 2026—the global benchmark for home design ...

Computer science and philosophy scholar Fernando Nascimento took to the airwaves recently to feature in a discussion on Maine public radio about “humanoid robots.” How close are robots to replicating ...

Living with robots could lead to plenty of societal improvements, but they also pose risks to how we socialize and co-exist ...

A robot face developed by researchers can now lip sync speech and songs after training on YouTube videos, using machine learning to connect audio directly to realistic lip and facial movements.

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 ...