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Creative Machines Lab

The Creative Machines Lab is a research group at Columbia University focused on robotics, artificial intelligence, and self-aware machines. Led by Professor Hod Lipson, the lab explores how robots can design, build, and even understand themselves. Its work spans 3D printing, soft robotics, and machine creativity, pushing the boundaries of how machines learn and evolve.

AheadForm Unveils Next-Gen Hyper-Realistic Androids

November 2, 2025September 18, 2025 by Mike Kalil
AheadForm Lifelike Robots

The Chinese startup AheadForm is generating buzz with its two latest lifelike creations.

Robots Learn to Eat Other Robots for Strength

November 2, 2025July 27, 2025 by Mike Kalil
Robot eating robot

Robots are learning to eat other robots to become bigger and stronger with funding from DARPA.

Robot Friends Emerge as AI Companion Market Surges

January 17, 2026May 14, 2025 by Mike Kalil
AI Robot Friends

As the AI companion market explodes, the technology is quickly jumping from the digital to the physical world through robotics.

Shockingly Lifelike Fantasy Elf AI Robot Predicts Emotions

May 14, 2026January 15, 2025 by Mike Kalil
AheadForm's Real Elf female humanoid robot head

Chinese startup Aheadform just unveiled the first in its Real Elf series of AI-powered robotic heads.

Sophia’s Sister Ria, Fourier GR-2, XPENG PX5, ISRO Humanoid Skull, Aheadform

May 4, 2026August 29, 2024 by Mike Kalil

At UC San Diego, an advanced AI robot named RIA helps students prepare for real-world medical patient care.

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