"The aim is to create a robot that can react to human emotions in difficult situations and get itself out of trouble without having to be monitored or told what to do."More

Extensive research shows the ways that emerging technologies will change the way we live and work in the next decade.More

Kiwi employees are the most secure in their roles when it comes to embracing artificial intelligence in the workplace, compared to all other countries surveyed including, Australia, USA, UK, Germany and Japan.  More

About 170 teams and over 1,200 participants from universities and research laboratories around the world are expected to compete at this year’s main event.More

“In typical Kiwi fashion, our students think laterally to solve challenges, build prototypes, test and retest until they have a working model. All on their own time and all with their own ideas."More

Panasonic and Toyota have plans to create ‘smart towns’ across Japan, where transport, homes and services are all connected.  Here’s a quick look at what they’re planning.More

You may have seen the quickly little robots called Vector and Cozmo - well, their creators are now out of a job.More

Marvel fans beware – Tony Stark is going to do his best to steal the money right from your pocket and replace it with a robot. More

“The new centre expands our research infrastructure to develop highly autonomous robotics systems that can interact safely and seamlessly with humans and other dynamic agents."More

Peter Hern takes on the role of leading customer support, sales and partner development for Universal Robots in Australia and New Zealand.More

Samsung has released a new range of home robots that can do everything from help people take their medicine, purifying air, posture training, and retail shopping.More

Robotic systems will be the larger of the two categories throughout the five-year forecast period with worldwide robotics spending forecast to be $103.4 billion in 2019.More

Did we just lose one of the most pioneering robotics companies in the world? According to reports from the Boston Globe and a number of other media outlets, the answer looks to be 'yes'.More

"Vector reacts to his environment in a way that’s not only full of personality but also meaningful. He even responds to human touch."More

Mini Robot Rumble is happening this weekend, when robots take to the arena to battle, slice and dice their opponents in a fierce game of war.More

A mobile climbing robot called ‘Alfie’ will help to lead the way in workplace safety in confined spaces.More

BostonDynamics recently uploaded some more videos of their robotic creations.More

Robotics may soon be a critical ally in the fight against disease-spreading bugs according to a United Nations agency.More

Recently I had the opportunity to visit Spark at their Auckland headquarters to explore their vision of the 5G future.More

“Possible malicious behavior on an infected robot includes complete interruptions in service, the use of curse words, even doing violent movements."More

Haier discussed its smart home-service robot strategy and officially announced its entrance into the service robot field.More

As RPA remains largely misunderstood, Australian organisations are vulnerable to costly mistakes.More

The robot is designed to improve safety for human guards by working together and removing humans from dangerous situations.More

Humanity’s greatest defence against the robot uprising is now all but void.More