Fresh from winning the ANA Avatar XPRIZE competition, this dextrous robot has the fine motor skills and feedback response to let you play chess, or carry out a host of delicate tasks.

Robot avatars will provide a new level of freedom and interaction for the disabled, elderly, or bed-ridden that they do not currently enjoy, say scientists, inventors and enthusiasts. These ...

Japan's biggest airline believes robot avatars are the future of travel, allowing people to visit far-off destinations without leaving their homes.

In the world of robot communication, it seems actions speak louder than words. Scientists in the UK have discovered that by getting robot avatars to “talk with their hands,” we understand them ...

In the world of robot communication, it seems actions speak louder than words. Scientists in the UK have discovered that by getting robot avatars to “talk with their hands,” we understand them ...

In the world of robot communication, it seems actions speak louder than words. Scientists in the UK have discovered that by getting robot avatars to “talk with their hands,” we understand them ...

In the world of robot communication, it seems actions speak louder than words. Scientists in the UK have discovered that by getting robot avatars to “talk with their hands,” we understand them ...

In the world of robot communication, it seems actions speak louder than words. Scientists in the UK have discovered that by getting robot avatars to “talk with their hands,” we understand them ...

In that case, brain implants may be the way to go. No matter how you slice it, researchers aren't giving up, and with further progress robot avatars may cease being the stuff of science fiction.

The robot could be controlled by different operators to repair solar panels, help with carpentry, and lots of other jobs.” The logo for the newly announced avatar X Prize. Image: X Prize Foundation ...

Robot avatars will provide a new level of freedom and interaction for the disabled, elderly, or bed-ridden that they do not currently enjoy -- some even controlled by a user's thoughts, say ...

News Robot Avatars Are Here, Working From Home Will Take on New Meaning By Jason Kennedy Feb 21, 2012 10:08 am PST ...