Can robots gain consciousness? Scientists are making progress
Having a sense of self lies at the heart of what it means to be human. Without it, we couldn’t navigate, interact, empathise or...
Five ways to ensure man-machine collaboration
For most people today, robots and smart systems are servants that work in the background, vacuuming carpets or turning lights on and off. Or they’re...
Robots as caregivers? First consider the pros and cons
If you have seen science fiction television series such as Humans or Westworld, you might be imagining a near future where intelligent, humanoid robots play an important...
The rise of Soft Robotics
Soft Robotics is the research subfield of robotics that involves construction of robots using soft, elastic and flexible materials somewhat like living organisms. In...
The race is on for driverless vehicles
An autonomous/ driverless/ self-driving or robotic car is a vehicle that is capable of sensing its surroundings while navigating without human intervention to a...