Scientists unveil crawling robot hand that can grasp multiple objects
Invention’s advantages in dexterity over human counterpart raise prospect of industrial uses
Invention’s advantages in dexterity over human counterpart raise prospect of industrial uses

Vivienne Ming argues for a change in how we prepare the young for a near-future dominated and ‘deprofessionalised’ by AI

System potentially allows machine troupes to work faster and reduce collisions

New technique varies colour and texture to open up potential applications in display technologies

Our delighted faith in the automatons raises the question of how they will integrate into human society

Automating technical skills will transform the value of those who can build relationships and hold projects together

Forget the singularity and robot takeovers; what matters is who captures the value added