How did the robot cross over the creek? Very carefully, as it turns out, and with a lot of practice. Many actions that humans can do with ease -- like navigating over rocks to reach the other side of ...

To view the promotional video for the Beam Pro telepresence robot is to glimpse a strange, disquieting future. Observe as a corporate executive (ensconced in the comfort and privacy of her own home) ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. We’ve seen how a quadruped robot dog can dribble a ball, climb ...

We’ve seen a few minimalist robots in our time, but very few compare to [Thomas Rinsma]’s amazingly agile BEAM robot. It’s absolutely fascinating to watch this little robot crawl around on its ...

Last week I took a trip to Willow Garage in the heart of Silicon Valley. It’s not a hard place to find, and I was on time for my 11AM appointment. Just one problem: I was supposed to be at Suitable ...

In this photo taken Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2013 Dr. Alan Shatzel, medical director of the Mercy Telehealth Network, is displayed on the monitor RP-VITA robot at Mercy San Juan Hospital in Carmichael, ...

Beam, a telepresence robot with a screen that a person can remotely control and use to communicate via video, became a breakthrough success in the world of robotics in part because of its role in ...