In a proof-of-concept study that integrates smart materials, machine learning and an optical control system, a team of Rice researchers led by materials scientist Hanyu Zhu used a light-patterning ...

Apple (AAPL) is reportedly planning a push into robotics as it continues its search for its next hit product. That includes developing a robotic arm outfitted with an iPad-like display and exploring ...

For decades, humanoid robots lived in science fiction and in high-tech labs. That’s changing. Engineers and companies across the world are now building human-shaped machines that walk, grasp, and ...