Andrew Williams

Robots are getting better at grabbing objects than ever before. Our report highlights the top companies, the latest research and examples of how companies are improving efficiency through better robot tools.

In the near future, surgeries will include enhanced imaging, greater autonomy, and optimized learning, said experts at the Hamlyn Symposium on Medical Robotics.

Ubiquitous sensors and applications are driving rapid growth for smart cities, but machine learning not yet advanced to cope with capacity demands.

A survey recently found that as much as a fifth of British adults believe they are already co-existing in harmony with robotics and autonomous systems.

Following the successful conclusion of two Marine-i high-profile events, there are growing signs that the marine robotics and autonomous systems sector in the U.K. is set for prolonged growth.

Although Amazon Alexa and Google Home have been successful, Jibo's struggles illustrate the challenges facing social robots. Will smart speakers and appliances lead to other instances of robotics and artificial intelligence in homes?

Since 2011, Dallas-based RoboKind has created a range of novel robots designed to help children with autism spectrum disorders develop essential skills, including STEM.

Three autonomous mobile robots are examples of how automation is helping e-commerce and logistics companies solve business challenges of higher customer demand and labor shortages.

Artificial intelligence and related technologies have made great strides where large data sets can be analyzed quickly. But experts say there's still a long way to go before AI applications meet the general intelligence expectations of the public.

Not only can robot kits help teach children with autism spectrum disorder about STEM subjects, but they can also enable caregivers to engage with certain children in new ways. Here are some examples.