Science Nov 05 How NASA’s robotic prospectors could pave the way for future asteroid miners By Valerie Payré, The Conversation
Economy Jul 14 Demand for robot cooks rises as kitchens combat COVID-19 Robots that can flip burgers, make salads and even bake bread are in growing demand as virus-wary kitchens try to put some distance between workers and customers. By Dee-Ann Durbin, Terence Chea, Associated Press
Science May 04 How robots and other tech can make the fight against coronavirus safer Around the globe, robots and other technologies, like drones and telehealth devices, are being used in a variety of settings and capacities to assist in the COVID-19 response since there is a level of elevated risk for human workers. By Cat Wise
Science Jul 28 Watch 5:35 What will a future with robots look like? Automated technology already consumes much of society, from robotic arms working in factories to artificial intelligence used in homes. The next step could be programming ethics and morality into systems, creating a robot-human future. David Ewing Duncan, a science journalist… By PBS NewsHour
Science Jun 19 Fake blood pumps life into this robotic fish Synthetic blood vessels in a new robotic fish could improve the technology needed to make lifelike robots run longer. By Berly McCoy
Mar 15 These robots will help fans during the 2020 Tokyo Olympics By Stephen Wade, Associated Press The robots are made by major Olympic sponsor Toyota Motor Corp and will be used at the National Stadium with five other "delivery support robots."… Continue reading
Dec 21 Robots are the future, and we don’t trust them By Thomas Maxwell Even when a robot is safer and more effective at performing a task than humans, companies still have to think hard about how to earn public trust. Continue reading
Dec 14 Why automation won’t put artists out of work just yet By Courtney Vinopal Creative fields are often held up as careers that are least threatened by the advancement of artificial intelligence. But computers and robots have already proven they can contribute to and change the arts, especially in commercial ways. Continue reading
Dec 03 Watch 8:04 In rural Appalachia, can health care become the new coal? By Amna Nawaz, Lorna Baldwin, Kira Wakeam Pikeville is a small city of 6,700 nestled in the mountains of eastern Kentucky--a rural area that has struggled to survive the decline of the coal industry. Now, local residents are pinning their futures on health care, which is desperately… Continue watching
Nov 29 Watch 4:53 How technological innovation could amplify income inequality By Paul Solman Technological advancement often brings the promise of increased efficiency in the workplace. But it also means apprehension about humans potentially being replaced by automation and artificial intelligence. In a new series, "The Future of Work," Paul Solman explores the concept… Continue watching