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A Chinese robotics startup has introduced what looks to be one of the most realistic robot faces yet, capable of blinking, ...

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A Chinese robotics company showed off an unsettling creation — a robot with a very human-like face. It's giving 'Westworld' ...

AheadForm, the company behind the lifelike animatronic, says that this body-less robot is designed for 'research and ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Elon Musk has repeatedly promised that Tesla’s humanoid robot ...

The renowned roboticist Rodney Brooks has revealed how he believes humanoid robots will develop in the coming years, and his suggestions may surprise you. Brooks, an AI pioneer and entrepreneur known ...

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Have you ever wished your hand had an extra feature? Like, maybe, a second thumb? A scope probe pinky maybe? Well, if you are building a robot effector, you get to pick what extra features it has.

Today on Uncanny Valley, we talk about why the AI industry is investing in the development of humanoid robots, and what that means for us non-robots. You can always listen to this week's podcast ...