Guide dogs that assist people with blindness or partial sightedness are a powerful reminder of the bond humans have formed with our four-legged companions. Properly trained working dogs serve as a ...

It may look like something out of science fiction, but this military robot dog is very real - and it’s being trained for war. Equipped with cameras, sensors, and weapons, it can patrol dangerous ...

Robots can look like all sorts of things, but they’re often more fun if you make them look like some kind of charming animal. That’s precisely what [Ananya], [Laurence] and [Shao] did when they built ...

Part 1 of the TED Radio Hour episode "How taking a second look can change your everything" In communist Poland, the radio gave Agnieszka Pilat's family hope. Now, as an artist and techno-optimist, she ...

The Topeka Police Department acquired a robotic dog for SWAT and community engagement. The robot dog, nicknamed Pepe, is used to de-escalate situations and foster community interaction. TPD also ...

A trial using robotic pets to tackle loneliness in care homes has been launched. West Berkshire Council's adult social care ...