While social robots like Paro and Lovot are increasingly used to combat loneliness and depression among older adults in long-term care (LTC) facilities, a new Canadian study warns that their ...

James Gunn, co-chairman and co-CEO of DC Studios, has shared the highly anticipated ‘Superman’ footage online, just hours ...

A new meta-analysis finds “no significant effects of social media abstinence interventions on positive affect, negative ...

Elon Musk recently posted an updated video of Tesla's Optimus robot showcasing its improved walking abilities on social media ...

Elon Musk revealed significant improvements in Tesla's Optimus robot, showcasing better walking posture and movement. Using ...

Ever asked a question and been met with a blank stare? It's awkward enough with a person—but on a humanoid robot, it can be ...

A new study reveals that advanced AI models like GPT-4.5 can now convincingly imitate humans in conversation—sometimes even ...

Give me space: Sex, attractiveness, and mind perception as potential contributors to different comfort distances for humans and robots. Journal of Environmental Psychology, 90, 102088. Farid Pazhoohi, ...

In her PhD research, Anouk Neerincx investigated how robots can help reduce stress, how they can get children to talk about their health and how they can teach children emotional skills.

A new study has found that almost half of British adults have given their robot vacuum a 'pet name', with the most popular ...