Researchers at Purdue University are developing robots designed to interact with humans in socially ...

Ryan, the "wellness robot" AI companion for seniors, includes an "activity hub" screen on its chest for playing games and following along with exercises. The idea sounds appealing. A virtual friend ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Crowds flooded the freshly opened showroom floors on day two of CES 2026 and were met by thousands of robots, AI companions, ...

Novel technology is often a double-edged sword. New capabilities come with new risks, and artificial intelligence is certainly no exception. AI used for human companionship, for instance, promises an ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Prakhar Khanna covers the consumer tech beat for Forbes. X-Origin AI showcased its AI companion robot, Yonbo, at CES 2026. The ...

Sometimes AI doesn’t need to be a know-it-all, it just wants to keep you company. Sometimes AI doesn’t need to be a know-it-all, it just wants to keep you company. is a London-based reporter at The ...