Robots may be constructed to evoke human form, but most robots are task-performing machines, designed with an emphasis on stark functionality, rather than expressive aesthetics.

Jan 27, 2026 · A robot is any automatically operated machine that replaces human effort, though it may not resemble human beings in appearance or perform functions in a humanlike manner. By …

3 days ago · Moya, a humanoid robot unveiled in Shanghai, is designed to walk, smile, and interact like a human using embodied AI.

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Feb 28, 2025 · Together, these ingredients are what make a robot different from other electronics and gadgets you might have around your house, like your computer, your washing machine, or your toaster.

Oct 16, 2025 · A robot is a type of automated machine that can execute specific tasks with little or no human intervention and with speed and precision. There is no "standard" robot, meaning robots can …

Oct 21, 2024 · Robotics is the intersection of science, engineering and technology that produces machines, called robots, that replicate or substitute for human actions. Robots perform basic and …

Jul 19, 2025 · If you've got a robot in your home, most likely it's a robot vacuum cleaner or lawn mower. Although these machines give the impression that they're autonomous and semi-intelligent, they're …

In Shanghai, a humanoid robot named Moya has crossed a threshold that robotics labs have chased for decades, walking with 92% human-like accuracy and moving with an ease that many viewers find ...

Jan 31, 2026 · Robotics blends engineering and other technologies to create robots, some of which are human-controlled and others autonomous. Robotic technology has applications across a range of …