Ryan, the "wellness robot" AI companion for seniors, includes an "activity hub" screen on its chest for playing games and following along with exercises. The idea sounds appealing. A virtual friend ...

TCL showed off the Tbot desktop robot at MWC 2026. It pairs with kids smartwatches to handle routines, learning, and bedtime when the watch is charging. But it is still a concept with no price or ...

A robotic dog that can run, climb, and carry your gear across rugged terrain sounds like science fiction. But Chinese robotics company Unitree believes it has built exactly that with the As2 companion ...

Care robots are being pitched as a solution to the loneliness epidemic among elderly people. How bad is the problem? And is it just found among senior citizens?

Novel technology is often a double-edged sword. New capabilities come with new risks, and artificial intelligence is certainly no exception. AI used for human companionship, for instance, promises an ...

The TCL Tbot runs your child's smartwatch into an adorable, playful, and educational desktop companion.

As AI becomes a natural part of our world, parents can transform apprehension into excitement by encouraging exploration. By illustrating AI's role through familiar tools and embracing it as a ...

The retirement community is partnering with researchers at Case Western Reserve University for a one-year pilot study to explore how robotics can help older adults.

With spring stepping into the city, this weekend calls for plans that feel both fresh and a little unexpected. For those ...

A recent paper sheds light on the psychological forces that motivate people to spend thousands of dollars on robotic companions customized with their own physical traits. A fragile identity and a need ...

AI tools are flooding health care. The speed of innovation, lax regulation means that many don't improve patient care, cost. The post Move fast and heal things? AI tests regulation and medicine's ...