Scientists slash robot setup time from months to just two hours
Teaching a robot to perform new tasks is often much harder than people imagine.
Before researchers can even begin testing artificial intelligence (AI), they may...
New robot flies out of water like a puffin without using feet
Engineers have created a remarkable new robot that can swim underwater and then flap its wings to fly into the air, just like some...
MIT’s tiny robot boats can join together to build floating bridges and platforms
Imagine dozens of small robot boats floating across a river, joining together to create a bridge, a stage, or a temporary platform whenever it...
Scientists turn horror movie soundtracks into a new safety tool for humans
What if music could warn you about danger before you even saw it?
Inspired by the suspenseful soundtracks used in horror movies, researchers at the...
Scientists create color-changing robot skin that can see and feel touch
Imagine a robot that can not only see the world but also "see" the feeling of touch.
Scientists have now developed a new material that...
New artificial skin gives robots a human-like sense of touch and temperature
Scientists have developed a new type of artificial skin that allows robots to feel both temperature and pressure at the same time, much like...
Robots that see the invisible could make dangerous jobs much safer
Robots are becoming much smarter than ever before.
Researchers at the University of Surrey are developing robots that can do something people cannot—they can "see"...
Friendly AI robots may help reduce children’s anxiety at doctor visits, study finds
For many young children, a visit to the doctor's office can be stressful.
They may worry about getting a shot, having blood taken, or meeting...
Swarm robots inspired by bees and ants could transform the future of mining
Researchers at Adelaide University have developed a new type of robotic system inspired by bees and ants that could make mining safer, more efficient...
This exoskeleton and robot system could cut factory lifting strain by 65%
Factories are increasingly using robots to help workers complete difficult and repetitive tasks. However, in many workplaces, people and robots still work separately for...