Rise of the Robots

More

• How robots are stealing a march on the military

  3:25 AM ET Thu, 16 April 2015

  The robots of the future could take the weight off a soldier's shoulders, that typically carry more than 100 pounds (45 kilograms) of gear.

• Your next workmate could be a robot

  2:23 AM ET Wed, 15 April 2015

  A "revolutionary" new generation of robots is able to work alongside humans on the factory floor.

• Tailor-made just got a whole lot easier

  9:43 AM ET Tue, 14 April 2015

  Using 3-D printing to deliver tailor-made goods is a trend that is gathering pace.

• It's the robot revolution   

  2:39 AM ET Tue, 14 April 2015

  CNBC's Phil Han reports from the Hannover Messe tradefair and uncovers what new robotic technology could drastically change our lives

• Ready to ditch the plug?   

  6:51 AM ET Tue, 14 April 2015

  One automaker is developing an electric charging platform that can charge your electric car wirelessly. Phil Han reports.

• Bionic ants in the factory of the future?

  10:33 AM ET Mon, 13 April 2015

  Bionic ants and robot butterflies may sound surreal, but they are part of the vision one German firm has for the factories of the future.

• A new era for robotics in industry?

  2:22 AM ET Tue, 14 April 2015

  The use of robotics in industry is nearing a take-off point that could trigger a surge in productivity gains in the years ahead, some experts say.

• Modi urges Germany to invest in India

  9:56 AM ET Mon, 13 April 2015

  India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi hoped to woo investors and deepen trade links with Germany at an industrial fair in Hannover Monday.

• Rise of the robotic ants   

  10:06 AM ET Mon, 13 April 2015

  CNBC's Phil Han reports from Hannover Messe on how one company is turning to nature for robotic techology.

• Farewell local bartender?   

  11:07 AM ET Mon, 13 April 2015

  At the annual Hannover Messe trade fair in Germany, CNBC's Phil Han spoke to Otmar Honsberg from Kuka on the company's robotic arm bartender.

• Hollywood’s robots in the real world

  5:48 AM ET Tue, 14 April 2015

  Robots aren't just for movies, but are now helping us with our daily routines. CNBC looks at how film favorites ended up on this side of the screen.

• A robot friend to make doctor visits less painful

  1:33 AM ET Mon, 13 April 2015

  Meet MEDi, the friendly robot designed to make painful procedures such as blood tests or vaccines stress-free for children.