Meet the “lifelike” robot therapy dog, Snoop, who helps people with disabilities. The robot can do tricks and give you his ...

Social robots are efficacious and effective for children with autism, according to a study published online Dec. 24 in Science Robotics.

Assistive Technology Development, or ATDev, is working with people with disabilities to develop systems for rehab and daily tasks.

The company, called Aescape, is backed by legendary quarterback Tom Brady and provides robot massages (yes, it’s just as ...

A robot is a machine that can be built to resemble a living creature — designed to move and respond to voice commands or by touch, and to perform complex tasks. Most robots in use today don’t look ...

ATLANTA - Aspen Wright is pretty beloved here at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta’s Center for Advanced Technology and Robotic Rehabilitation. Lee Ann Walb, her occupational therapist, says the ...

SAN FRANCISCO -- Many hospitals use cuddly, lovable therapy animals to help patients in their recovery but, as a rule, those pets don't arrive in a box. "We had real animals that came around for a ...

SAN FRANCISCO (KPIX) — Many hospitals use cuddly, lovable therapy animals to help patients in their recovery but, as a rule, those pets don’t arrive in a box. “We had real animals that came around for ...