World’s smallest flying robot takes off — Inspired by bumblebees
Engineers at the University of California, Berkeley have created the world’s smallest flying robot that can be controlled without any wires.
This tiny insect-like machine...
Scientists create shape-shifting liquid robot inspired by terminator
A team of scientists from South Korea has created a new kind of soft robot made from liquid that can move, change shape, merge,...
Tiny brain-like computer helps robot move with almost no power
A team at the University of Michigan has built a tiny new computer that acts like a brain and uses extremely little energy—just 12.5...
Scientists build dog-inspired robot that runs without motors
A clever design lets this robot move like a dog—powered only by smart mechanics
A team of scientists from TU Delft and EPFL has created...
New 3D-printed robots walk without wires, electronics, or batteries
Imagine a robot that walks right out of a 3D printer—no wires, no electronics, no batteries—just a puff of air to get it moving.
That’s...
New robot can finally screw in a lightbulb—with both strength and a gentle touch
How many robots does it take to screw in a lightbulb? Thanks to engineers at Northeastern University, the answer may now be just one.
A...
This squirrel-inspired robot can leap like a pro
Engineers have long designed robots that crawl, swim, fly, and even slither like snakes. But no robot has ever matched the agility of a...
Scientists develop soft robotic exosuit to aid wrist movement
When you hear the words "robotic exosuit," you might imagine something bulky, metallic, and straight out of a sci-fi movie.
But researchers at the University...
A touch of the future: Bionic hand feels and grips like a human
Johns Hopkins University engineers have created a groundbreaking prosthetic hand that can grip everyday objects like a human hand.
This high-tech hand can carefully hold...
This brainless robot could move through tough terrain on their own
Scientists have discovered a new way for robots to move through rough terrain—without using a brain or a complex control system.
Instead, these "odd" robots...