MIT engineers teach household robots common sense
In a world where technology is rapidly advancing, engineers at MIT are taking a significant step towards making household robots smarter and more adaptable.
Imagine...
Stanford researchers create power-saving spring actuator to support next-gen robots
In the quest to make robots and machines do more without gobbling up too much power, researchers at Stanford University have come up with...
Meet the three-legged robot inspired by nature: SKOOTR
Researchers at the University of Michigan have created an innovative robot named SKOOTR that's changing the game in robotics.
Unlike the traditional robots we're used...
Robots in the wild: how field tests are revolutionizing robotic design
In November 2015, a team of engineers from the BioRobotics Lab (BioRob) at EPFL's School of Engineering faced a unique challenge.
They were asked by...
This quadrupedal robot can do parkour and navigate disaster zones
In the world of robotics, a four-legged robot named ANYmal is taking impressive strides forward.
Originally known for its ability to tackle the rocky paths...
This quadrupedal robot can do parkour and navigate disaster zones
In the world of robotics, a four-legged robot named ANYmal is taking impressive strides forward.
Originally known for its ability to tackle the rocky paths...
Collaborative cooking with home robots and humans
Researchers at Cornell University have made a significant leap forward in the world of home robotics with the development of MOSAIC, a sophisticated system...
Scientists simplify robot imitation of human motioins
Imagine robots that can watch us and then do exactly what we do, in real time. They could help with daily tasks around the...
Cyborg jellyfish could help explore oceans autonomously
Earth’s oceans are—like space—a largely unexplored frontier. Relatively few humans have explored either place, using specialized life-support equipment.
Unlike space, however, the oceans also have...
Scientists create a modular robot with liquid and solid properties
In the world of robotics, a groundbreaking invention is paving the way for future technologies that can interact with humans more safely and adapt...