When a robot smiles, tilts its head, or says “I’m happy to help,” it can feel surprisingly real. But is it actually feeling anything?The short answer is no. Rob ...

A new publication DOI 10.29026/oet.2025.250010 discusses how a photonic vibration perception system achieves stable ...

MOMOTOY, a creative platform integrating artificial intelligence, original intellectual property (IP) and youth culture, today announced its official entry into the U.S. market with its debut at Toy ...

Millions of people now trust AI with their feelings. Can they trust the companies creating it to prioritize their welfare?

If emotion functions as an operating system of silicon-based life, its implications extend far beyond robots. It defines not a feature category, but a new computing paradigm: any device that senses, ...

In today’s fast-paced digital world, corporate training has evolved far beyond the traditional classroom-and-textbook model.

It takes more than words to cure a lonely heart. Scientists have discovered that adding music to a robot's repertoire makes it feel more lifelike and emotionally supportive.

Scroll through social media long enough and a pattern emerges. Pause on a post questioning climate change or taking a hard ...

Inheriting an IRA from a parent comes with a unique set of rules. Understanding them can help you make the most of the money you inherit and avoid an unpleasant surprise at tax time.

Immersive and mediated technologies are transforming how people perceive, act, and relate to others. Advances in spatial computing, wearable sensing, ...