Humanoid robots have crossed a line that once belonged firmly to science fiction. In crowded convention halls and viral clips, machines that walk, smile and even misbehave like people are startling ...

Whether they’re delivering food or folding your laundry, consumer-facing robots are increasingly being designed to be more ...

We look at the promise and peril of robots that look like humans. By Sam Sifton I am the host of this newsletter. Scientists and entrepreneurs are working tirelessly toward a strange goal: robots that ...

Some robotics companies develop robots that look like people, but the video from the U.K. capital appeared to show a human woman in costume.

CES 2026 was awash in walking, lifting, interacting machines. But robots that actually look human aren't necessary in industrial settings. The focus is shifting from humanoid appearance to ...