A Czech playwright introduced the word to English in the 1920s. But back then, it wasn't analogous to machinery. New ...

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We've already created robots that are better at driving, cleaning, and detecting pollution than humans, so it was only a matter of time before they outpaced our sense of touch as well. The robotics ...

Silly term or harmful slur? We asked kids and parents to tell us what the viral anti-robot word "clanker" means to them.

AI-powered "humanoid" robots are expected to lead to common construction jobs disappearing in the coming years, with one report forecasting that 7 in 10 construction jobs could be affected. Jan Woitas ...

Two new videos from Chinese companies make it clear: it'll soon be no use trying to run from robots. Rapid upgrades in speed and agility mean robot dogs can now sprint at near-Olympic pace, and ...

Yahoo Racing is powered by Motorsport Network, providing expert reporting, analysis, and insider access across the world’s top racing series. Using a robotic hand modeled after that of a human, the ...