
Robot facts
Apr 30, 2025 · Discover interesting facts about what defines robots, what they can do, and if they'll replace humans.
Robotics news, features and articles - Live Science
Nov 18, 2025 · Discover how robots can help push the realms of science and engineering with the latest robotics news, features and articles.
What is a robot? - New Scientist
The word “robot” was coined by the Czech writer Karel Čapek in a 1920 play called Rossum’s Universal Robots, and is derived from the Czech robota, meaning “drudgery” or “servitude”.
12 pivotal moments in the history of robotics, from Isaac Asimov …
Feb 3, 2025 · From Isaac Asimov's Three Laws of Robotics to bipedal machines you can buy today, here are 12 important milestones in the development of robots.
Watch: Chinese company's new humanoid robot moves so …
Nov 7, 2025 · Watch new humanoid robot pirouette, pose and pull off deft karate moves with eerily lifelike movement Chinese tech company develops creepy ultra-lifelike robot face — …
Amazon's new warehouse robot has a 'sense of touch' that could …
May 21, 2025 · Amazon's Vulcan, the first warehouse robot with touch sensitivity, has begun operations in the company's Spokane, Washington, and Hamburg, Germany, fulfillment centers.
17 weird, wonderful and terrifying robots we saw at CES 2025 — …
Jan 10, 2025 · From a Star Wars-style droid for your home to a Pixar-inspired lamp bot, these are the most interesting and innovative robots we've seen so far at CES.
The 25 best fictional robots – according to New Scientist
Jul 23, 2025 · From R2D2 to the Terminator via Bender and Johnny-5, we choose our favourite robots from books, films and television series
China launches world's first robot that can run by itself 24/7 — …
Jul 21, 2025 · The Walker S2 humanoid robot, which can change its own battery when it's running low on power, could potentially be left to run on its own forever.
Robots awkwardly race, fight and flop around in China's first …
Aug 15, 2025 · The first World Humanoid Robot Games are underway in China, with robots competing against each other in track and field, soccer, kickboxing and other events.