How a 1980s toy robot arm inspired modern robotics —Jon Keegan As a child of an electronic engineer, I spent a lot of time in our local Radio Shack as a kid.

E-BAR, MIT's mobile robot, provides physical support for seniors with handlebars that follow from behind, helping prevent falls while maintaining dignity for aging adults.

How a 1980s toy robot arm inspired modern robotics The tasks taken on by the Armatron aren’t so different from the ones AI is tackling today.

Like "The Electric State," it’s a movie about robots and consciousness. What happens when humans do not possess as much intelligence as the AI we’ve created?

For Spawn fans, this news will be more than exciting! Robot Wars Spawn and the Deviant Spawn are now both available to pre-order.

Embodied, the startup behind Moxie, an $800 social robot for children aged 5 to 10 has decided to close and brick its product. In a goodbye posted on its website, Embodied explained: “We had ...

They bought an $800 AI robot for their kids. Now the company is shutting down — and children are having to say goodbye.

What the Sudden End of Moxie Robot Toys Says About Our Tech Dependence The $800 AI-powered robots will go dead in a week, as the company behind the device is in deep financial trouble. There will ...

Evanston residents invented famous toys: Tinkertoys, Rudolph the Reindeer, Rock 'Em Sock 'Em Robots and the "Operation" game, all in the Evanston History Center's exhibit.

Do you have $600 burning an asteroid-sized hole in your pocket? If so, the new Buzz Lightyear robot might be for you. A collaboration between Pixar and smart toy company Robosen, the new Buzz is ...