This snake-like robot will search for water on the moon
The ouroboros—the ancient symbol of a snake swallowing its own tail—generally represents infinity and the natural, endless cycles of the universe.
But for members of...
We are one step closer to shape-shifting robots
Physicists have discovered a new way to coat soft robots in materials that allow them to move and function in a more purposeful way.
Researchers...
Robots are increasing mortality among U.S. adults
In a new study from Yale and University of Pennsylvania, researchers found that the automation of U.S. manufacturing — robots replacing people on factory...
This robot performs first laparoscopic surgery without human help
A robot has performed laparoscopic surgery on the soft tissue of a pig without the guiding hand of a human—a significant step in robotics...
This robotic hand has a gecko-inspired grip
Across a vast array of robotic hands and clamps, there is a common foe: the heirloom tomato.
You may have seen a robotic gripper deftly...
This light-powered soft robot could clean drinking water or suck up oil spills
A floating, robotic film designed at UC Riverside could be trained to hoover oil spills at sea or remove contaminants from drinking water.
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This robot could perch and carry objects like a bird
Like snowflakes, no two branches are alike.
They can differ in size, shape and texture; some might be wet or moss-covered or bursting with offshoots.
And...
Scientists develop a flexible new system for creating soft robots
Princeton researchers have invented bubble casting, a new way to make soft robots using "fancy balloons" that change shape in predictable ways when inflated...
This bio-inspired robot could move like water bugs
For centuries, humans have looked to nature to draw inspiration for innovation.
From birds in the sky to fish in the sea, by studying what...
New system could help four-legged robots jump across uneven terrain in real-time
A loping cheetah dashes across a rolling field, bounding over sudden gaps in the rugged terrain.
The movement may look effortless, but getting a robot...