Three robotics experts said humanoid robots need to move beyond flashy demos to performing tasks that are actually useful in ...

Imagine walking into a bustling café where a humanoid robot greets you, takes your order, and expertly prepares your coffee, all while engaging in casual conversation. This scenario, once the stuff of ...

Controlled by accompanying human handlers, the humanoids were herded into the elevator, sparing them the challenge of climbing the stairs to the mezzanine registration desk. "No one shows you climbing ...

Robot coworkers are closer than expected as labour shortages push humanoid machines into real workplaces ...

As AI’s promises are replaced by enterprise reality, another hyped technology stomps into view. So, what is the real story behind industrial robotics, service robots, and humanoid machines? The ...

By learning from human touch, robots can grip objects more safely and adapt to real-world conditions without massive training ...

Imagine a robot that doesn’t just walk but glides across a room with the grace of a dancer. Picture a machine that can not only pick up a fragile glass without shattering it but also assemble ...

Why is Christian Science in our name? Our name is about honesty. The Monitor is owned by The First Church of Christ, Scientist, and we’ve always been transparent about that. The church publishes the ...

CES 2026, the world’s largest consumer technology expo, felt close to being overrun by robots in Las Vegas last week. They rolled through aisles, paused at intersections, carried crates, guarded ...

Most robot headlines follow a familiar script: a machine masters one narrow trick in a controlled lab, then comes the bold promise that everything is about to change. I usually tune those stories out.

While service robots are well-adopted in restaurants, hotels, and other structured commercial environments, many outdoor and industrial spaces remain difficult to automate. Uneven terrain, slopes, ...

Service robots are reshaping healthcare, retail, and hospitality by improving efficiency, safety, and daily operations ...