robots

Could a study in which a pig’s esophagus was elongated using a soft robotic system for nine days really help lead to a cure for cancer? It’s actually not that much of a stretch.

Last week, during a high-profile financial summit in Riyadh, a robot called Sophia was granted Saudi citizenship. A publicity stunt, according to some analysts, but what does it actually mean to give a robot citizenship?

The pliable, lightweight robots mimic muscles.

Using familiar tools like iPads, telepresence robots can act as our eyes, ears, and bodies in faraway places.

Economist James Bessen explains why technology may not displace workers — and why 19th century textile workers have a lot in common with techies in Silicon Valley.