The electric-car maker says it happens rarely and at speeds below 10 mph. But the disclosure—in response to a US senator's questions—occasioned a call for more transparency.

A deep-space spacecraft has gone mysteriously silent. The crew is dead, the incident is undocumented and the only way to uncover the truth is by using a series of human "proxies" controlled by you via ...

Healthcare systems worldwide are struggling with overcrowded hospitals, physician burnout, and rising surgery delays. Which is why it's always a good thing to see research exploring new solutions ...

Force-feedback bilateral teleoperation—the technology that lets human operators feel and manipulate distant objects via a robot—has accelerated markedly in the past decade. In the comprehensive survey ...

While remote work offers flexibility and efficiency, it can also lead to disconnection and disengagement if not managed with care. In the push for productivity, the human side of remote and hybrid ...

Variable admittance control (VAC) has emerged as a pivotal framework in realising safe, efficient, and responsive human–robot interaction (HRI). This dynamic control strategy adjusts the robot’s ...

Remote-control human proxies to explore a derelict spaceship. Type your commands, manage risk and decide how disposable a life really is. Watch the Remote Control announcement trailer for this ...

Remote-control human proxies to explore a derelict spaceship. Type your commands, manage risk and decide how disposable a life really is. Watch the Remote Control announcement trailer for this ...

Waymo admitted its robotaxis sometimes have to phone a friend. When the cars run into an unusual situation, remote human operators are often called help, according to Waymo chief safety officer ...