robotics

Researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) have discovered a possible new use for spider silk. In addition to being one of the strongest materials for its weight, the resilient fibers respond to changes in humidity. This…

Robot workers replacing human jobs has become the debate of the decade, but in reality, the opposite looks true. ManpowerGroup's report Humans Wanted: Robots Need You found that more employers than ever (87%) plan to increase or maintain…

E-commerce continues to expand and achieved new levels during the recent holiday season. To rapidly fulfill the enormous volume and variety of orders, companies such as Amazon, Walmart, and Alibaba are investing heavily in new warehouses.…

In the heart of New York City, where street parking is virtually impossible a new, state-of-the-art automated parking structure is storing more cars in less space and less time. It's also eliminating some parking lot accidents. The new…

Last week, Bill Gates published a video on his website, GatesNotes, which documented his visit to a Harvard University robotics lab to learn about the many robots being developed. His experience smashed preconceived notions about what…

Last week, the University of the Pacific in Stockton, California had a high-tech guest rolling around-- and it was stocked with snacks and beverages. The snackbot is an outdoor, self-driving robot bringing enticing snacks and beverages…