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Chatty Machines? Future Computers Could Communicate Like Humans

Binary code.

February 27th, 2015

In the future, you might be able to talk to computers and robots the same way you talk to your friends.

World's First Robot-Staffed Hotel to Open in Japan

geminoid robot

February 5th, 2015

What if you could check into a hotel, have your luggage carried to your room and order a coffee — all with help from a team of robots?

Is the Personal Robot Finally Here?

Robotbase robot

January 22nd, 2015

She's your personal assistant, your photographer, your butler and your home security guard — and she's a robot.

Meet Spot: New Breed of Robot Dog Climbs and Trots

Spot the robot dog gets kicked.

February 10th, 2015

Google-owned robotics company Boston Dynamics recently unveiled its newest animal-inspired bot. Meet Spot — a four-legged robotic dog that can climb stairs, trot over rough terrain and even recover from a well-placed kick to the ribs.

'Rise of the Machines' is Not a Likely Future (Op-Ed)

Robots from Terminator movie

January 28th, 2015

The reports of a robot uprising have been greatly exaggerated.

Move Over, Siri! New Software Could Make Better Personal Assistants

A woman holds a smartphone displaying a map inside a car.

January 21st, 2015

A new software program combines your schedule and preferences with the best route to get you where you need to go.

Germ-Zapping Robot Could Fight Ebola and Other Deadly Viruses

The robot in action.

November 11th, 2014

A new germ-zapping robot could help stop the spread of deadly viruses, like Ebola, in hospitals and other health care facilities in the United States.

Firefighting Robots Could Help US Navy Snuff Out Fires at Sea

SAFFIR Firefighting Robot

February 6th, 2015

Hose-wielding humanoid robots could one day keep Navy firefighters out of harm's way.

DARPA Overhauls 'Atlas' Robot Ahead of Competition This Summer

The DARPA Atlas robot.

January 27th, 2015

What do you call a robot that can drive a car, break down walls and scale buildings? Hint: It's not "the Terminator."

Flying Machines? 5 Da Vinci Designs That Were Ahead of Their Time

Da Vinci's flying machine.

December 19th, 2014

From humanoid robots to machine guns, here are five da Vinci inventions that were truly before their time.