A robot that senses when a human is about to smile and simultaneously responds with one of its own could represent a big step towards developing robots with enhanced communication skills more ...

Researchers have developed a robot that can anticipate your smile and return it almost instantly. The new work, published as a study in the journal Science Robotics, is intended to help human-looking ...

If humanoid robots make you a bit queasy — would it help if they had fleshy faces that can smile at you? The uncanny feat is the result of new technology using engineered living skin tissue and ...

Small wheeled robots are great for exploring robotics and it’s easier than ever to get started, thanks to growing availability and affordability of basic components. One such component is a small ...

With its hairless silicone skin and blue complexion, Emo the robot looks more like a mechanical re-creation of the Blue Man Group than a regular human. Until it smiles. In a study published March 27 ...

Comedy clubs are my favorite weekend outings. Rally some friends, grab a few drinks, and when a joke lands for us all—there’s a magical moment when our eyes meet, and we share a cheeky grin. Smiling ...

A humanoid robot can predict whether someone will smile a second before they do, and match the smile on its own face. The creators hope the technology could make interactions with robots more lifelike ...

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When it comes to expressing emotions, human faces have a lot to say. Without speaking a word, we can signal our disgust to those around us with pursed lips and a furrowed brow. Our joy is expressed ...