A Connecticut library has acquired two fully-automated, walking, talking robots to provide independent assistance to its patrons. The robots, set to begin their duties at the Westport, Conn., library ...

As technology continues to evolve, libraries are beginning to adopt robotic systems to manage and catalog their vast archives. These robot librarians are transforming the way libraries operate, ...

I guess I shouldn't have been too surprised to see a pair of robots when I walked into my local public library. The two robots—named Nancy and Vincent—look much like robots you'd see in the ...

An Orion Star robot sits waiting for patrons to interact with it, Wednesday at John & Judy Gay Library in McKinney. Last week the Library introduced Orion Star robots to the public to lead patrons ...

Robots invaded the Free Library of Springfield Township Tuesday and held visitors’ attention hostage for a demonstration and scavenger hunt. The robots scooted across the room, lifted items and caused ...

Editor’s note: This is a corrected version of of the original article, which had the wrong name of the library representative being quoted. The Longmont Public Library’s newest employee is, admittedly ...

They walk, perform tai chi, sit when they’re told, dance to Michael Jackson’s “Thriller” and speak 19 languages. At just 2 feet tall, these robots are also apparently the jealous type. Their eyes turn ...

The Eugene Public Library has more than just books on its shelves. In a recent trend — common to all public libraries — patrons have been borrowing everything from cake pans to board games and sewing ...

Since 2012, more than 4,000 children have gathered at 134 Los Angeles libraries for maker workshops sponsored by LA Makerspace. We stopped by to see one in action. Our team tests, rates, and reviews ...

Adi Robertson is a senior tech and policy editor focused on VR, online platforms, and free expression. Adi has covered video games, biohacking, and more for The Verge since 2011. Everyone wants kids ...