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...
Cyborg jellyfish could be the future of ocean exploration
Jellyfish might not look like advanced swimmers, but they can glide long distances in the ocean while using very little energy.
They don’t have bones...
Scientists develop touch-based tools to make remote robot work safer and smarter
A team of engineers from POSTECH in South Korea has created new technology that could make working with robots in dangerous industrial environments much...