UChicago scientists team up with Chicago Public Schools to test if robots need fictional personalities to teach effectively ...

As per a recent study conducted by researchers at Brown University, robots are being trained to locate items in messy spaces by imitating dogs. When we want to find an object, we simply point to where ...

New research from the University of Chicago suggests that computers make better tutors when they don’t pretend to be human.

The city of Whittier is using Dax robots to patrol sidewalks and collect data to improve public safety. The robots operate at ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Dr. Jonathan Reichental covers technology in business and society. Toy versions of the popular droids R2-D2 and BB-8, part of the ...

New research helps robots combine language and gestures to find objects in cluttered spaces, improving how they understand ...

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. In an Indian town, workers fold towels while wearing cameras, providing data to teach AI robots how to move and ...

Editor’s Note: This is part of a series called Inside the Lab, which gives audiences a first-hand look at the research laboratories at the University of Chicago and the scholars who are tackling some ...

Julian is a contributor and former staff writer at CNET. He's covered a range of topics, such as tech, crypto travel, sports and commerce. His past work has appeared at print and online publications, ...