The term "robot" and what it represents in our imaginations owes its popularity to the art world, far more than to robotics laboratories. Writers of science fiction, particularly during its golden age ...

Humanoid robots have long been a staple of science fiction, but there is now real progress being made. A range of new models made by or backed by the likes of Boston Dynamics, Tesla and OpenAI are ...

We rounded up the best of the genre, from classics by George Orwell and Octavia E. Butler to recent bestsellers.

Neurotic robots are a staple of science fiction. One study recently found that neurotic traits in a robot can make them seem more relatable. In science fiction, robots can be neurotic. Think "Star ...

BOT or NOT? This special series explores the evolving relationship between humans and machines, examining the ways that robots, artificial intelligence and automation are impacting our work and lives.

Have you ever felt like you’re living in a badly produced B science fiction movie? I know I do. When I started writing about the dark side of emerging technologies 30 years ago in Digital Mythologies, ...

When Liu Cixin attended the signing event, this 'robot sci-fi fan' immediately activated its fan mode and approached Liu ...

On September 19, the 2025 Galaxy Science Fiction Conference opened in Chengdu. This year's conference, themed "Enjoying the Future Before It Arrives," will run from September 19 to 21, marking the ...