If we are going to have home assistants that set our tables and fold our clothes, we’re going to have to train them in simulations first.

Teaching a robot how to do something is usually done by either programming it to perform a specific task, or demonstrating that task for the robot to observe and imitate. The latter method ...

The computer scientist Christoph Salge is trying to circumvent the need for rules that guide robots’ behavior. His strategy: Give them a goal of making us more powerful.

Showing robots how to do your chores By observing humans, robots learn to perform complex tasks, such as setting a table Date: March 7, 2020 Source: Massachusetts Institute of Technology Summary ...

Researchers at UC Santa Barbara and TU Dresden are blurring the lines between robotics and materials, with a proof-of-concept material-like collective of robots with behaviors inspired by biology. Of ...

One advantage humans have over robots is that we’re good at quickly passing on our knowledge to each other. A new system developed at MIT now allows anyone to coach robots through simple tasks and ...

Even sophisticated robots with self-emptying bins can get clogged from time to time, so no matter how fancy your robot vacuum is, you'll want to be sure to check its dirt-handling apparatus ...

MIT professor Daniela Rus explains how AI-powered robots are being trained to safely assist in homes and daily life.

A look at how robot vacuums navigate your home and what data they store about you along the way.

After all, that is how humans work. If we do this right, empathetic machines will not be the robot overlords that some people fear. They will be our caregivers, our teachers and our friends.

Robot vacuums are actually worth it if you understand their settings. As a pro robot vacuum tester, I've learned some tips to set them up for success.