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The strange empathy we have for robots

A simple mechanical arm can make people feel sadness. But why? Humans instinctively empathize with things that show struggle, even if they’re just machines.
Xiaomi tested a humanoid robot on an electric vehicle assembly line, where it worked autonomously for three hours installing parts.
A small Ontario robotics firm says it’s poised to boost production of its humanoid robots as the global race for AI‑driven machines intensifies.
Honor is marrying several gadgets into one unlikely, robotic combo.
BMW is testing Hexagon's AEON bots, a new set of physical AI humanoids, at its Leipzig plant following a successful pilot ...
Image courtesy by QUE.com Los Angeles has always been a proving ground for new mobility ideas—from electric cars to app-based ...
Robot lawn mowers are pricey, but they take all the effort out of perfect lawncare.
Image courtesy by QUE.com Not long ago, the idea of a humanoid robot folding laundry, loading a dishwasher, or making a simple meal ...
China is deploying overhead rail-mounted charging robots in parking garages that automatically travel to your car and plug in — eliminating the need to hunt for a charging spot.
Whether we like it or not, AI is responsible for much of what makes modern robot vacuums so autonomous.
The challenges, such as opening a door with a round doorknob, started out easy, at least for a human, and progressed to “gold ...
TCL showed off the Tbot desktop robot at MWC 2026. It pairs with kids smartwatches to handle routines, learning, and bedtime when the watch is charging. But it is still a concept with no price or ...