Chinese scientists have reportedly unveiled plans for the world’s first humanoid robot capable of carrying a pregnancy to term. Led by Dr. Zhang Qifeng of Kaiwa Technology in Guangzhou, the project is ...

A Chinese technology company has unveiled a life-sized, hyper-realistic humanoid robot designed as a companion that offers users emotional support and everyday interaction. Available in both male and ...

This year’s Arthur C. Clarke award for the year’s best science fiction novel was awarded last month to Sierra Greer’s Annie Bot. Over the course of the novel, Annie, a sentient sex robot programmed to ...

Chinese robotics company UBTech has showcased three models of bionic humanoid robots in realistic human form with its Uworld-U1 series, which are intended for mass production. According to UBtech, the ...

On Sunday, humanoid robotics startup Noetix Robotics unveiled a new generation of bionic robot featuring a female persona named Xiao Nuo. Xiao Nuo is equipped with multimodal embodied interaction ...

While service robots with male characteristics can be more persuasive when interacting with some women who have a low sense of decision-making power, 'cute' design features -- such as big eyes and ...