From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or ...

Remotely operated robot helpers could well be a must-have gadget in the near future. Tokyo-based engineer Taylor Veltrop has proved how dextrous and easy to use they are by designing one that groomed ...

Robot-building students at Stanford University have created a sword-fighting robot arm with the help of a Kinect sensor. The robot reacts to the actions of an opponent in both offensive and defensive ...

Microsoft’s Kinect motion controller has sparked a robotics and 3D revolution, inspiring innovations that allow vacuum cleaners to be controlled with a hand gesture and surgeons to flick through ...

It a household chore few look forward to, but now a robot could take care of the ironing on your behalf. Scientists have developed a machine that can flawlessly iron clothes without any creases. The ...

It is estimated that over 3.5 trillion photos have been taken since the invention of the modern camera almost 200 years ago -- and with the exception of satellites and unmanned drones, almost all of ...

As New Zealand tries to come to terms with Christchurch's devastating earthquake, rescuers continue to work their way through the rubble in search of more than 200 missing people. From the ground, ...

Peter Crook (far right) hopes the robot can make search and rescues attempts "more streamlined" As New Zealand tries to come to terms with Christchurch's devastating earthquake, rescuers continue to ...

As New Zealand tries to come to terms with Christchurch's devastating earthquake, rescuers continue to work their way through the rubble in search of more than 200 missing people. From the ground, ...