AI helps design underwater gliders that swim like fish
Underwater robots called gliders are often used to explore the ocean, collecting important data like water temperature, salt levels, and information about currents.
These gliders...
This smart robot might unlock better solar energy—faster
Finding better materials to make solar panels more efficient is a major goal for scientists around the world.
But discovering those materials takes time—especially because...
Mind over fingers: New brain tech lets users control robotic hand by thought
Imagine moving a robotic hand just by thinking. Scientists at Carnegie Mellon University have taken a big step toward making that a reality—without the...
Bouncy toy inspires smarter, jumping robots
A classic children’s toy—the popping dome that flips inside out and launches into the air—has sparked a big leap forward in the world of...
Build your own humanoid robot? Now it’s possible (and affordable!)
Humanoid robots are becoming more common in areas like healthcare, research, and even personal assistance.
But for beginners and hobbyists, building one has often felt...
Scientists build eco-friendly robots out of rice paper—and they disappear in just 32 days
Scientists from the University of Bristol have found an exciting new use for a surprising material: rice paper.
Yes, the same kind used to wrap...
This shape-shifting robot glove lets you feel virtual objects
Scientists at EPFL in Switzerland have developed a new soft robotic system that could change how we feel and interact with digital environments.
This system,...
This tiny Pipebot could fix leaky water pipes without digging up roads
A team of engineers led by the University of Sheffield has developed tiny robots that could help stop water leaks in old underground pipes—without...
Meet iRonCub3: The first jet-powered flying humanoid robot takes off
Scientists at the Italian Institute of Technology (IIT) have achieved something remarkable — they’ve successfully flown a humanoid robot using jet engines and artificial...
Laser-guided soft robot arm moves like an octopus without wires or motors
Researchers at Rice University have developed a groundbreaking soft robotic arm that moves using only laser light—no wires, motors, or batteries required.
This new approach...