With tests of humanoid bots and new developments in military applications, the year ahead will intrigue even the skeptics. MIT Technology Review’s What’s Next series looks across industries, trends, ...

Robotics combines computer science, engineering, and technology to design, construct, and utilize machines that are programmed to replicate or substitute human actions and decision-making. These ...

Imagine a world where your morning coffee is brewed by a robot that remembers your exact preferences, your home is cleaned by a machine with human-like dexterity, and factories are staffed by tireless ...

A robot is a machine that can carry out complex tasks automatically, helping people with work that is repetitive, detailed or potentially hazardous. From factory floors and hospitals to disaster zones ...