Skaff had always been interested in making toy robots. “It’s the best way to introduce robotics to the public,” he says. “And toys allow you unlimited creativity.” RHex, however, wasn’t a toy. It was ...

NORFOLK, Va. — Heart isn’t something we typically associate with robots. But it’s exactly what Dr. Tina Gustin was searching for when she started David’s Project. Gustin is a former oncology nurse and ...

Artificial intelligence could become your child’s new best friend. California-based Embodied has created Moxie – a robot companion designed to support social, emotional and cognitive development in ...

As much as I love the idea of STEM toys–gadgets that try to teach science, technology, engineering and math to kids—many tend to fall into one of two unfortunate extremes. Either they’re too ...

SANTA ANA, California — It looks a bit like a small lawnmower, but instead of dual handles, a single black pole with a tablet-sized screen attached rises from the machine. This robot isn’t wildly ...

The Moxie AI robot cost $800 and was marketed to parents to help teach children social skills. The company sent customers an email in late November announcing it would be shutting down. Parents of ...

Moxie the robot wasn’t only for autistic kids, but it was marketed as a great companion and tool for them. The company, Embodied, promised that for about $800, the new toy would use AI and its library ...

Industrial robot adoption has reached a point of no return. Automated machinery has become an industry standard and will only become increasingly common as time goes on. As this trend continues, ...