Robots are moving out of factories and into homes, hospitals, and public spaces. Experts say living together is possible, but only if trust, safety, design, and clear social rules evolve as quickly as the technology.

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I explore humans, technologies, and what’s next. Dec 01, 2025, 01:14pm EST As factories finalize 2026 budgets, a costly choice looms: invest in human-shaped machines (humanoid robots ...

When human picks up a fragile raw egg, or a slippery and heavy metal cup, human hand naturally adjusts its grip according to its tactile experience to prevent slipping or crushing. For robots, such adaptive grasping remains a major challenge. Now, a team ...