Spider silk may help build better robots
In a new study, researchers found spider silk could be used as robotic muscle.
This is because spider silk is one of the strongest materials...
Could robotic surgery save people with prostate cancer?
In a new study, researchers found many men with prostate cancer believe robotic surgery is more effective and better for their health, but there...
Regular problem solving cannot prevent cognitive decline
The well known 'use it or lose it' claim has been widely accepted by healthcare professionals.
But in a new study, researchers found that regularly...
Scientists develop a light-driven caterpillar robot
In a recent study, researchers from the University of Warsaw in Poland develop a light-driven soft robot that mimics caterpillar movements in nature. The...
Mind-controlled nanoscale robots can deliver drugs in the brain
Controlled drug delivery systems aim to improve the spatial (where) and temporal resolution (when) of therapeutic molecules. However, the temporal resolution is very challenging...
What robots can teach us about intimacy?
When we talk with other people about life events, we always hope that the listener can be responsive and sympathetic.
In that way, we can...
Are we ready for robots that care for us?
Due to rising life expectancy and population aging, there is growing social and economic pressure to help older adults to live at home safely.
This...