The model can do sit-ups, stretches, and push-ups in a way that perfectly mimics human movements.

The University of Tokyo has built a robot that sweats while exercising

Robots & Machines

The model's ability rivals many human couch potatoes. The robot can do sit-ups, push-ups, and stretches. Researchers will use it to study human movements.

The University of Tokyo Has Built a Robot That Sweats While Exercising

The bot can do push-ups way better than many of us.

Robotics are jumping forward by leaps and bounds.

Boston Dynamics' bipedal robot can now do a backflip

Boston Dynamics' bipedal robot, Atlas, is able to perform a picture-perfect backflip. This development demonstrates how much the company has accomplished.

Boston Dynamics' Bipedal Robot Can Now Do a Backflip

A video demonstrates Atlas' newfound gymnastic capabilities.	

Boston Dynamics’ Bipedal Robot Can Now Do a Backflip

Current estimates are at $320.3 million, but it's projected to reach $3.9 billion within the next six years.

Market for humanoid robots set to grow ten times by 2023

As these technological developments begin to be implemented in industry, the market for humanoid robots is set to skyrocket.

Market for Humanoid Robots Set to Grow Ten Times by 2023

Demand from the medical, retail, and education industries will foster this expansion.

An appreciation for hand dexterity is inspiring robotics innovators to develop ways of improving hand function in robots.

The Next Generation of Robots Will Be Remarkably Human-Like

It's all about putting the future in better hands.

UCLA's humanoid robot BALLU is a helium balloon outfitted with a pair of thin articulated legs with only one degree of freedom at the knees.
This lightweight bot can walk forward and backward, step sideways, turn, hop, and even walk on water, and its creators are already planning future versions.

This Eerie, Spider-Legged Robot Can Walk and Never Fall Over

This lightweight humanoid bot can hop, turn, and even walk on water.

Artificial Intelligence

A new video was just released of Boston Dynamics' Atlas robot balancing on a piece of wood. Just like a regular human, you can watch it shift, shake, and move to stay on the beam, thanks to a control algorithm by IHMC.

Watch Boston Dynamics’ Atlas Robot Balance Like A Real Human

We're one step closer to robots that are truly like humans. 

With its lifelike rubber flesh, crazy eyes, and human-like facial expression, Hanson Robotics’ Sophia debuted at this year’s SXSW, and its message to humankind? “OK, I will destroy humans.”

With its lifelike rubber flesh, crazy eyes, and human-like facial expression, Hanson Robotics' Sophia debuted at this year's SXSW, and its message to humankind? “OK, I will destroy humans.”

Sophia The Robot Says She Will Destroy Humankind

MCP-Compilation

A new breed of humanoid robots may soon be serving your plane meal onboard an Airbus.

New Humanoid Robots to Help on Airbus Planes

Hard Science

A new study by Japanese researchers reveals that humans have a tendency to feel empathetic towards robots that they perceive to have human-like qualities.

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