Robot skin that senses touch and pain — and triggers instant reflexes — makes robots more like humans. It probably also makes the safer to be around

Asked whether building a robot that functions similarly to a human—only stronger, more heat resistant and less prone to fatigue—could put human jobs at risk, Boston Dynamics CEO Robert Playter said it likely will.

At the IntBot booth, Nylo, a humanoid social robot, is running the show entirely on its own. Greeting visitors, answering questions, and navigating the bustling floor without human guidance, Nylo is demonstrating what few robots have attempted: true social autonomy in a live,

Waymo, the largest purveyor of self-driven transport, says on its website that its robotaxis are “ the embodiment of fully autonomous technology that is always in control from pickup to destination.” Passengers “can sit in the back seat, relax, and enjoy the ride with the Waymo Driver getting them to their destination safely.”

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang also offered a counterintuitive prediction about how robots will affect human jobs.

Scientists achieve major robotics milestone as robot learns 1,000 different physical tasks in single day, potentially transforming manufacturing, healthcare and home robotics.

China has developed a neuromorphic electronic skin that lets robots feel touch, detect injury, and react to pain with human-like reflexes.