Robot Coverage

This robot has a sense of smell -- and could help save your life

Security and health checks could be getting a high-tech makeover. Marianne Rafferty takes a look at the bio-hybrid robot trained by bugs and how scientists hope to use it to keep us safe.

Faster, stronger: Robotic boots, arm extenders help people do jobs with new ease

Researchers have demonstrated exo-skeleton accessories that give people greater abilities and ease the impact of aging.

Orange County Schools team in world robotics competition

An Orange County high school robotics team called the Hedge Hogs is now ready for world competition. It's an exciting and educational way for students to hone their STEM (Science-Technology-Engineering and Math) skills.

Orange County Schools team advancing to 'worlds' robotic competition after winning the state level contest

An Orange County high school robotics team called the Hedge Hogs is now ready for world competition. It's an exciting and educational way for students to hone their STEM (Science-Technology-Engineering and Math) skills.

Robots, AI becoming more integrated into daily life through new inventions

Engineers believe it's important for robots to master human-like skills.

'More interesting jazz': Newly-developed robot gives puts new light on classic genre

A jazz robot can team up with live bands and create new songs.

Meals on Wheels: Robots deliver students food at Morgan State

There's a new way to order food on the Morgan State campus, robots. Morgan State is the first school in Maryland and first HBCU school in the nation to use this company that puts meals on wheels.

Robot bartender able to make up to 17 different drinks at a rate of more than 120 an hour

As America's small businesses and restaurants look to survive in a post-pandemic world, they are increasingly looking for new ideas to increase both productivity and profits. Fox News reporter Kerry Sanders is in Florida where he met Cecilia, a robot bartender who can make up to 17 different drinks at a rate of more than 120 an hour.

Service industry turns to robots amid labor shortage

The pandemic is contributing to the rise of robots as more businesses turn to special gadgets to take the place of employees reluctant to return to the workforce. Italian eatery, Trattoria by Chef Marc, is proving its robot server can blend seamlessly into the restaurant while also attracting customers eager to catch a glimpse of this futuristic dining experience.

New lifelike robots could help people interact while being socially distanced

Coronavirus lockdowns and restrictions forced people to adapt to a socially distanced world. And even though vaccines are helping life regain some normalcy, new robots are allowing people to stay socially distanced without missing out on life.

Scientists created the world's first living robots. Now they can reproduce.

Scientists in the United States have created robots that can spontaneously self-replicate in what they're calling a "profound" discovery.

Special delivery: Robots coming to NC A&T to bring students food

A fleet of 20 autonomous robots is coming to NC A&T's campus to make deliveries day and night, rain or shine!

Blending humans with robots leads researchers to explore possibility of cyborgs

Since the dawn of time, technology has advanced by leaps and bounds, helping people achieve more and more. In London, some education leaders are exploring the concept of modern-day cyborgs.

Robot dog designed to guard construction sites

Researchers at Virginia Tech University are using state of the art robotic technology to oversee one of the school's major construction projects.

North Korean teen develops disinfection robot

A North Korean student developed a disinfection robot.

Robot bartender mixes drinks, makes conversation

Barney can mix drinks, pour beer or soda and even make conversation.

Domino's launches pizza robot

Domino's is beginning a self-driving pizza delivery service in Houston, Texas.

Robotic technology helping doctors detect, diagnose lung cancer sooner

Doctors say lung cancer patients have a better chance of survival thanks to a new tool at Candler Hospital in Savannah, Georgia. Using robotic technology physicians are able to detect and diagnose the disease a lot sooner.

SpaceX launches, lands and explodes prototype of its rocket to Mars

Two spectacular flights, two spectacular crash landings. The third time was almost the charm.

Kenneth Chang, New York Times

Wake Tech and Amazon partner to train 100,000 US workers in 'mechatronics' by 2025

Wake Technical Community College is now part of Amazon's goal to train employees in a new apprenticeship program, providing workers an opportunity for higher paying, in-demand jobs.

Jeff Hogan, WRAL anchor/reporter, and Rick Armstrong, WRAL photojournalist

Robots enforce rules, improve morale at German nursing home

A team of friendly robots with big eyes and cheerful voices is bringing a boost to staff and residents of a German care center.

Robot takes COVID tests, temperatures at Egypt hospital

The inventor of the robot says it helps limit the exposure for health care professionals.

Robot guides part of 'new normal,' post-pandemic in Japan

An exhibition in Tokyo displays an array of technologies that help humans adapt to the new normal amid the coronavirus pandemic.

Experts warn that machines are taking over

Experts warn that millions of people could lose their jobs to robots, computes and algorithms.

Robots could replace animals in zoos, aquariums in near future

Your next visit to a marine theme park or zoo might be a lot different in the future.