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...
Smarter, greener robot hands: New technology cuts energy use by 90%
Industrial robots are used in factories worldwide, helping assemble products, move parts, and hold items in place.
But most of these robots use a lot...
This smart bionic hand could feel and grip like a human
Johns Hopkins University engineers have created a new kind of bionic hand that can sense what it touches and grip objects just like a...