PIRG’s annual Trouble in Toyland report lists something new this year that officials say can be dangerous on several levels: ...

Social companion robots are no longer just science fiction. In classrooms, libraries and homes, these small machines are designed to read stories, play games or offer comfort to children. They promise ...

Children’s and consumer advocacy groups are calling on parents to think twice before purchasing AI-powered toys this holiday ...

The Moxie AI robot cost $800 and was marketed to parents to help teach children social skills. The company sent customers an email in late November announcing it would be shutting down. Parents of ...

It seems like everything is getting smarter nowadays — thanks to AI. This includes something known as companion robots. Scripps News has been following the health tech behind companion robots, which ...

In a year marked by significant advancements in consumer robotics and emotionally responsive AI, the launch of the Wuffy Robot Dog has become one of the most anticipated product announcements in the ...

Companion robots enhanced with artificial intelligence may one day help alleviate the loneliness epidemic, suggests a new report from researchers at Auckland, Duke, and Cornell Universities. Their ...