In every cubicle in both wings of the engineering building are senior design prototypes in various stages of completion: There is a touch-screen user interface imbedded into a coffee table. There is a ...

Researchers from Penn State conducted a study on the use of robot helpers by senior citizens that consisted of interviewing 45 adults between the ages of 65 and 95 at a Senior Citizens Center in ...

With National Robotics Week upon us, it’s time to look at the wide range of robots and some surprising advances. AI has entered the robot world in a big way, and so has agility and speed. Take a look ...

Student teams conduct major open-ended research and design projects. Elements of the design process including establishment of objectives, synthesis, analysis, and evaluation are integral parts of the ...

Humanoid robots are designed to resemble and mimic human appearance and behavior. Built with arms, legs, faces, and often expressive gestures, they are created to assist in healthcare and customer ...