The first time Davis DeWitt saw the character concept for Newt, he may have thought of Wall-E. But unlike Pixar’s animated robot, Newt is real—and ready for the big screen. This functional robot was ...

Researchers have designed a robot for AI intended to be useful—and without being harmful. Robots may have a knack for superhuman strength and precision, but they still struggle with some basic human ...

Disney is partnering with Nvidia and Google DeepMind to create an open-source physics engine. The engine will help robots learn to navigate complex tasks. Disney hopes to feature entertainment robots ...