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.

Named "Spot," the quadruped robot from developers Boston Dynamics has been on the cutting edge of canine-like robots for several years now. Its newest trick is a triple backflip. While there isn't a great deal of utility in a triple backflip, the technical ...

The Companion Robotic Dog combines cameras, sensors, and on-device AI to move through spaces and respond to voice commands. We explain what makes it unique.