It takes more than words to cure a lonely heart. Scientists have discovered that adding music to a robot's repertoire makes it feel more lifelike and emotionally supportive.

Yet the illusion is fragile. DroidUp claims Moya’s walking resembles a human’s with ‘92% accuracy,’ but demonstrations still ...

When soft music is playing in the background, a brief exchange with a robot can evoke unexpected feelings of intimacy. Researchers were surprised to discover how much of a role the background music ...

Chinese companies have made significant advancements in humanoid robotics, showcased at a recent event in Yiwu. Featured companies, including Unitree Robotics and MagicLab, demonstrated robots ...

A child with a new cochlear implant works on auditory rehabilitation exercises at home in Toulouse, France, aided by Pepper, a human-looking robot. In Canada, another child interacts with Pepper, who ...

Research from the University of Victoria reviews the current use and future potential of social, empathic humanoid robots--asking the question: Could an empathic robot be a part of your future ...

Shanghai-based DroidUp unveils a fully biomimetic humanoid designed for emotional connection, marking a major leap in ...

At China’s 2026 CCTV Spring Festival Gala, several robotics companies showcased their latest research and development progress. Humanoid robots ...

Humanoid robots were the stars at a spring festival gala in China. From incredible dance moves to back flips, here is how these Chinese companies showcased their advancements in robotics.

After receiving “substantial inbound investor interest,” AI-powered robotics company Apptronik says it raised $520 million in an extension of its $415 million Series A in February 2025, bringing the ...

Agibot has unveiled the Expedition A3 humanoid robot, showcasing dynamic mid-air maneuvers and rapid ...

Apptronik Inc., the maker of artificial intelligence-powered humanoid robots, today announced it has raised $520 million more in early-stage funding, bringing the total capital raised by the company ...