Robots

The robots could fix the street robots, replace the raggedly traffic controllers and fill in the potholes

These young robotics wizards are on a mission to give limbs to the disabled

The first humanoid robot has been launched as have multiple AI research labs on the continent

Robots will have to learn from scratch, like babies, if they are to have a sense of self and proper social interactions

A tiny robot is vaping methanol to power up its artificial muscles and punch above its weight

Many of us already talk to our computers and soon they may suggest better ways for us to work

The world of work is changing and with it inequalities will be exacerbated unless a social agenda is in place and education institutions gear up

The futuristic restaurant concept is the latest initiative in Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba’s push to modernise service

A future artificial intelligence-assisted economy means education must get with the programme

The 30-centimetre long hound-like machine comes complete with flapping ears and its eyes can show various emotions.

In an extension of technological leapfrogging, Somaliland will become the first country in the world to use iris recognition in an election

Rapid advances in artificial intelligence and the fear of joblessness have led to developments on what to do to ensure that robots don’t steal jobs.

Biometric technology has the potential of transforming the experience of airport travel

‘Premature deindustrialisation’ is relegating more and more of our workforce to the service industry

The much-loathed cockroach is the inspiration for a new robot which has been earmarked for a range of uses, including search and rescue missions.