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...
New robotic skin gives machines a human-like sense of touch
Scientists in the UK have created a new kind of electronic skin that can give robots a more human-like sense of touch.
This soft, stretchable...
New 3D microphone helps robots hear and find people in noisy places
In a major step toward making robots more helpful in loud and messy environments, researchers in South Korea have created a new kind of...
Robots can now see invisible objects—in just 1.5 seconds
A major breakthrough from German scientists is helping robots do something that once seemed impossible: quickly recognize transparent, shiny, or jet-black objects.
Thanks to a...
Tiny robot duo could revolutionize safety checks in planes, buildings, and beyond
One robot crawls like an insect. The other inflates and slithers like a snake. On their own, these tiny machines might not seem like...
Ultra-light robotic hand offers new hope for amputees with simple, natural control
A team of researchers in South Korea has developed a groundbreaking ultra-light robotic prosthetic hand that makes it easier and more natural for amputees...
Scientists develop self-healing artificial muscles for smarter robots
Engineers at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln have made a big leap toward building robots and wearable technology that can heal themselves—just like human skin.
Inspired...
Scientists create soft robots that walk straight out of a 3D printer
Imagine printing a robot—and watching it walk away as soon as it’s finished. That’s exactly what scientists at the University of Edinburgh have done.
They’ve...
Forget drones—this robot transforms on the go
Imagine a robot that can fly through the air, then instantly transform midair into a rolling machine that zips across the ground.
That’s exactly what...