For robots, Tesla, Meta Platforms, Alphabet, and Nvidia have “foundational” technology, says Jonas. Siemens, Cognex, and Rockwell Automation are some of the companies with “enabling” technology.

Robots are becoming part of our everyday lives, from health care to home assistance. But for humans to truly trust and ...

No basketball. No volleyball, long jump, or steeplechase. Instead, the robot Olympics will have events that reflect how ...

Need a robot that cleans, teaches, or keeps you company? Check out the iRobot Roomba, Miko 3, Vector, and more in our guide ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I explore humans, technologies, and what’s next. Dec 01, 2025, 01:14pm EST As factories finalize 2026 budgets, a costly choice ...

OpenAI has announced its ambitious plans to develop humanoid robots, signaling a significant shift in its robotics strategy. This move comes after the company disbanded its robotics team in 2021 due ...

Despite how advanced robots have become, getting them to feel the way humans do is an incredibly complex challenge.

MIT researchers are pioneering a new method for robot training that could create an all-purpose robot brain for all robot types. There’s no question that robotics is transforming our world. Thanks to ...

Earlier this year, a robot completed a half-marathon in Beijing in just under 2 hours and 40 minutes. That’s slower than the human winner, who clocked in at just over an hour – but it’s still a ...

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, ...

Police have used drones and robots over the years for purposes ranging from getting an eye-in-the-sky view of accidents to remotely tear-gassing a hard-to-reach suspect. Many anticipate police use of ...