Apple’s emotional lamp and the future of robots
Human-like robots don't need humanoid bodies. They just need to be expressive. (Well, they don't need to be, but they will be ...
Animated films seek to find a place in best picture Oscar race
"Inside Out 2" was the highest grossing film of 2024 and is the highest grossing animated film of all time, but it was shut ...
‘The Wild Robot’ earned a surprising and important honor this award season
In “The Wild Robot,” Lupita Nyong’o voices Roz, an intelligent droid who must navigate the challenging natural world of the ...
‘The Wild Robot’ Is 2024’s Only Oscar-Nominated Film to Pass the ‘Climate Change Reality Check’ Test
DreamWorks Animation's 'The Wild Robot' is the only Oscar nominated film this year to pass Good Energy's 'Climate Change ...
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Animated films eye best picture Oscar race
"Inside Out 2" was the highest grossing film of 2024 and is the highest grossing animated film of all time, but it was shut ...
Apple’s ELEGNT framework could make home robots feel less like machines and more like companions
Apple introduces ELEGNT, allowing robots to convey intentions, emotions and attitudes through movement, — rather than just ...
‘The Wild Robot’ Is This Year’s Only Oscar Nominee to Pass the Bechdel Test for Climate Change
The Climate Reality Check tested climate change visibility in this year's awards season films, with only Universal's animated movie satisfying the requirements.
The Wild Robot's Chris Sanders on directing 'the film of a lifetime', risk-taking, the 2025 Oscars, and the return of Lilo and Stitch
I sat down with Chris Sanders – the director of The Wild Robot that's up for three 2025 Oscar nominations – to talk all things animation, including the upcoming live-action Lilo and Stitch.
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Apple robots need to be charming and useful, but can’t prize being adorable over utility
An R&D project at Apple is exploring robots that combine utility with human-like expression. If one arrives for sale, it ...
‘The Wild Robot’ Director Chris Sanders Looks Back: From ‘Lilo & Stitch’ to ‘How to Train Your Dragon’
The Wild Robot director Chris Sanders goes long on every film in his career, from Lilo & Stitch and How to Train Your Dragon ...
Apple shows off a Pixar-style robot lamp that dances, projects and talks to you
Apple has just released a first look at its latest robotic project – a smart robot lamp! In a research paper and accompanying ...
A guided tour of the visual world of ‘The Wild Robot’
When multiple Oscar nominee Chris Sanders took on adapting Peter Brown’s beloved children’s book, “The Wild Robot,” he wanted ...