Robots are machines that can automatically perform both simple and complex actions. They are often programmed by a computer, but there's no single definition of a robot. Robots include a wide variety ...

Imagine a future where we share our world with walking, talking humanoid robots. It's not hard; we've all seen it in science fiction. But could it be just around the corner? Well, a report recently ...

Editor’s Note: This is part of a series called Inside the Lab, which gives audiences a first-hand look at the research laboratories at the University of Chicago and the scholars who are tackling some ...