Robots that look like humans have long been a science fiction staple. As a storytelling device, it’s easy to grasp their appeal. Whether it’s the replicants from Ridley Scott’s cyberpunk thriller ...

Once the stuff of science fiction, robots that move and look like humans are becoming a reality. Makers of these so-called humanoid robots tout a range of possible uses, including filling jobs in ...

Another theory is that a robot that looks too human threatens what it means to be human. In this Sept. 28, 2017, photo, a robot head is covered by Hanson Robotics' skin, in Hong Kong.

The fact that robots look like humans is almost always an issue. But those are movies. It’ll be a while before we can create such robots (or androids) in real life.

But even among robots that don't look too human — without "getting into the Valley," as robotics researchers say — humans have clear-cut preferences and responses to robot appearances.

Developing robots for more than 20 years, Ishiguro has made a point of creating robots that approximate the human appearance, including creatures that look like him.

Should robots blend in with their human masters, or is a machine with a human face just too weird? To answer that question, robotics experts are exploring what they call the "Uncanny Valley." ...

Here are the responses to the prompt, “I would want my robot to look exactly like a human”: And here are the groups’ picks for their robot of choice: So overall, ...

Human engineers increasingly look to living systems for clues to a good design, whether it be emulating an insect brain’s ability to navigate or building robots with bacterial stomachs that ...

We're talking about robots that not only look human-like but also have skin that can heal, sweat and even tan. This isn't just about aesthetics; it's about creating robots that can interact more ...

Ask someone on the street to name a robot and you might hear “Terminato. Skip to content. Toggle Navigation. ... Future robots won’t look like humans because we’re poorly designed ...