The Robot Generation study, surveying 18,000 people across nine countries, finds that 52 per cent of British adults feel worried about robots, ranking highest among the nations polled. Yet only 30 per ...

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Autonomous delivery robots are beginning to move beyond pavements and into urban streets, as robotics company Coco Robotics deploys a faster generation of machines guided by mapping technology ...

British adults are more anxious about robots than people in any other major economy, according to a new global study which suggests the unease may stem from a lack of exposure to the technology in ...

The Phantom MK-1 looks the part of an AI soldier. Encased in jet black steel with a tinted glass visor, it conjures a visceral dread far beyond what may be evoked by your typical humanoid robot. And ...

A global study by Hexagon reveals significant differences in how various countries perceive robotics. The UK leads in robot anxiety, while South Korea shows minimal concern. The study suggests ...

A new global study from Hexagon, the global leader in measurement technologies, reveals wide differences in how people around the world feel about robotics. The Robot Generation research, spanning ...

Key findings from the global study include: 52% of British adults feel uneasy about robots; only 30% have encountered one in real life; 39% are uncomfortable with robots in the home; 51% globally cite ...

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Hexagon’s global Robot Generation study highlights significant differences in how people around the world perceive robotics, with anxiety levels strongly linked to how frequently individuals encounter ...

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