Humanoid robots just got another real job. This time, they are clocking in behind the scenes at a major retail operation. Figure AI has signed a commercial agreement with Catalyst Brands. That is the ...

Robots are getting smarter, faster and more capable. But if you’re worried they’ll take your job anytime soon, you’re probably overestimating what they can actually do. The reality is this: robots ...

Humanoid robots are being taught — by real humans, of course — how to do basic tasks like pouring coffee, folding laundry and opening fridges.

Fernando Flores can spend eight hours a day pouring the same cup of coffee. He is not a barista. He’s a robot puppeteer, trying to train humanoids. He manipulates mechanical controllers to make nearby ...