Robots are becoming increasingly capable and independent, yet one surprisingly simple issue continues to challenge engineers. Robots sometimes lose track of where they are. This situation is widely ...

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Fans of humanoid robots might want to catch a recent NBC News report on Unitree’s Lunar New Year celebration. It features chorus lines of robots performing feats of dexterity and coordination—kung fu, ...

Over the past year, robotics and embodied AI have entered the public imagination. Humanoid robots walk more confidently. Manipulation demos look smoother. Perception, navigation and grasping ...

A robot that suddenly loses track of where it is has long been a major challenge for engineers. Now, researchers say a new AI system could help “kidnapped” robots find their way again, even in ...

An East Hollywood, California, resident said she’s become the latest victim of a Coco food delivery robot after it uprooted ...

Though full-scale autonomy is still at an early stage, companies are actively introducing more AI on their factory floors – from robotic arms to full-fledged humanoids. Photo: AP On 12 February, ...

No matter the brand of your robot vacuum, having a hackable camera in your home is a risk.

A hierarchical 3D LiDAR localization method improves robot positioning in large outdoor spaces, even after seasonal changes, without the knowledge of the initial pose, thereby solving the “kidnapped ...

Robots losing track of where they are is a long-standing challenge known as the “kidnapped robot” problem, but researchers say they have developed a new AI system that could help solve it. A research ...