Robotics

If recent developments are any indication, staying relevant in the work force is going to require a sea change in the way workers think about computers, the Internet of Things, and what humans bring to the equation.

Revisions made to the anatomy of Energid Technology’s drones will enable these UAVs to fly around and aid astronauts in their day-to-day work at NASA’s International Space Station. By giving drones lightweight, extremely dexterous arms, the autom...

The Robotic Industries Association estimates that 232,000 robots populate U.S. factories, placing the U.S. second behind Japan in overall robot usage.

The growing use of robots and automation, some alarmists say, is widening the gap between rich and poor and opening the door to massive unemployment.

ABB recently opened a new robot manufacturing facility in Auburn Hills, Mich. Per Vegard Nerseth comments on its significance.

Here are some simple guidelines for selecting proximity, capacitance, and photoelectric sensors for machine-automation applications.

Getting the right drive for your motor and application will pay-off in reliable operations and lower energy costs.

In the Coordinated Robotics expedition, the Schmidt Ocean Institute aims to create an army of robots that can be left unattended to take photos, survey specified areas, and map out regions of the ocean floor. By replacing divers with robots that ...

Here's a rundown of the winners at the 2015 FIRST Robotics competition.