New Robotic Skin Brings Human Like Touch Closer to Machines
Researchers have developed a flexible sensor that allows robots to detect gentle touch with high precision, marking a step toward safer human-machine interaction.
Human-Robot Interaction
Human-robot interaction examines how people and robots communicate, collaborate, and share physical and digital spaces. This topic covers interfaces, safety systems, behavioral design, and trust in human-machine collaboration. It also explores how robots are designed to work alongside humans in manufacturing, healthcare, and service environments. Effective interaction is critical for adoption, particularly as robots move out of isolated settings and into shared workspaces. As robots become more autonomous, human-robot interaction plays a central role in ensuring usability, safety, and acceptance.
LimX Unveils ‘Luna’ Humanoid as Robotics Moves into Public-Facing Roles
LimX Dynamics has introduced its new humanoid robot Luna at a consumer-facing event, signaling a shift from industrial robotics toward public interaction and lifestyle applications.
MegazoneCloud and AVITA Partner to Bring AI Avatars into Physical Robots
MegazoneCloud and Japan’s AVITA are partnering to integrate AI avatars with autonomous robots, aiming to bring conversational physical AI systems into real-world industries.
MIT Wristband Lets Users Control Robotic Hands with Natural Movements
By
Rachel Whitman
• 4 mins read
MIT researchers have developed an ultrasound wristband that translates muscle activity into real-time control signals for robotic hands, potentially advancing dexterity in humanoid robotics.
Humanoid Robot Escorted by Police After Startling Pedestrian in Macau
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Daniel Krauss
• 3 mins read
A humanoid robot used for promotional activities in Macau was escorted away by police after startling a pedestrian, highlighting new challenges as robots increasingly appear in public spaces.
Poland’s First Humanoid Influencer Draws Brands and Millions Of Views
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Daniel Krauss
• 4 mins read
A humanoid robot named Edward Warchocki has rapidly gained attention in Poland’s influencer market, attracting hundreds of thousands of social media followers and landing commercial brand partnerships.
Kyoto Researchers Unveil Buddharoid AI Robot Monk for Spiritual Guidance
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Daniel Krauss
• 3 mins read
Kyoto University researchers have introduced Buddharoid, a humanoid robot monk trained on Buddhist scriptures, as AI begins to expand into cultural and spiritual roles.
Yukai Engineering Launches Mirumi Robot as Fashion and Robotics Converge
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Daniel Krauss
• 3 mins read
Yukai Engineering’s Mirumi, a small robotic bag charm, is entering global markets as robotics companies explore emotionally expressive consumer products tied to fashion and collectibles.
AGIBOT Night Brings Humanoid Robots to the Stage in the World’s First Robot-Led Live Gala
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Laura Bennett
• 3 mins read
Chinese robotics company AGIBOT staged an unprecedented live gala where humanoid robots performed comedy, magic, music, and dance, signaling a new phase in human-robot cultural interaction.
Moya Debuts as the World’s First Biomimetic AI Robot with Human Like Movement
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Daniel Krauss
• 3 mins read
A Shanghai-based robotics team has unveiled Moya, a humanoid robot designed with warm synthetic skin, expressive facial reactions, and a walking gait that closely mirrors human movement.