Friendly robots, the ones people love to love, are quirky: R2-D2, C-3PO, WALL-E, BB-8, Marvin, Roz and Baymax. They're ...

Living with robots could lead to plenty of societal improvements, but they also pose risks to how we socialize and co-exist with other human beings.

A child with a new cochlear implant works on auditory rehabilitation exercises at home in Toulouse, France, aided by Pepper, ...

Humanoid robots are moving rapidly from research labs into homes, hospitals, warehouses and care facilities, promising tireless help and perfectly patient companionship. Yet as machines grow more ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Dr. Jonathan Reichental covers technology in business and society. Toy versions of the popular droids R2-D2 and BB-8, part of the ...

Robots that mimic humans are set to create a $5 trillion market. But it will take years and a lot of improvements to get there. Humanoid robots are expected to be deployed in factories and households ...