Paper-thin muscle-inspired robot can squeeze through tight spaces
Scientists in South Korea have created a super thin and flexible robot that moves like a muscle, opening the door to future robots that...
Robots are getting a human-like sense of touch—thanks to smart fabric
Robots are great at many tasks, from assembling machines to assisting in surgery.
But when it comes to something humans do effortlessly—like picking up a...
How sand-sized fossil shells are powering a robotic revolution
A team of engineers and paleontologists has developed a new method that could help robots identify and sort complex objects—starting with some of the...
Cockroach robots built by AI could help save lives after disasters
Scientists at Nanyang Technological University (NTU) in Singapore have created the world’s first robot-powered assembly line for making “cyborg insects”—real cockroaches fitted with tiny...
Meet the muscle-powered robot that moves like a human
Robots might soon be moving more like humans and animals, thanks to a major breakthrough by engineers at Northwestern University.
A team of researchers has...
New 3D laser scanner brings smarter harvesting robots closer to reality
Harvesting fruits and vegetables like apples, strawberries, and asparagus often depends on human labor—but finding enough skilled workers has become increasingly difficult.
To help farmers...
Playing games with robots makes them feel more human, study finds
Spending time playing games with a robot can actually make us see it as more human, according to new research from the University of...
This elephant robot bends, twists, and walks like the real thing
Scientists have developed a new 3D printing method that mimics the way animals move by blending soft and rigid materials—just like muscles and bones...
Robots that eat other robots meet the machines that can heal and evolve
Imagine a robot that can fix itself when broken or even grow stronger by absorbing parts from its surroundings—or from other robots.
That future is...
Humanoid robots could help solve surgery delays and hospital staff shortages
Hospitals around the world are facing serious challenges.
Surgery wait times are growing, doctors and nurses are overworked, and staff shortages are becoming a daily...