The compound eyes of the humble fruit fly are a marvel of nature. They are wide-angle and can process visual information ...

It takes more than words to cure a lonely heart. Scientists have discovered that adding music to a robot's repertoire makes it feel more lifelike and emotionally supportive.

Robots could soon be able to autonomously complete search and rescue missions, inspections, complex maintenance operations and various other real-world tasks. To do this, however, they should be able ...

A person looks at a robot arm inside a glass workspace. The A-Lab at the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory uses artificial intelligence and robotics to synthesize new materials without human ...

Researchers have shown how animals like bees and fish make collective decisions - and how those same biological rules can help robots think and move together. Study: Collective intelligence in animals ...