Gecko-inspired robot conquers wet surfaces
You've probably seen or heard about geckos, those cool little lizards that can scuttle up walls and across ceilings.
Scientists at Carnegie Mellon University have...
This robotic hand could rotate objects by touch, not vision
A team of innovative engineers from the University of California San Diego (UCSD) has made a groundbreaking stride in robotics.
They've built a robotic hand...
Amazing 3D printed robot hand can grab and release—without electronics
Robots are getting smarter and more useful every day.
A group of scientists from the University of California San Diego, along with some helpers from...
Tiny magnetic tentacle robot could revolutionize lung cancer treatment
Researchers at the University of Leeds' STORM Lab have developed an ultra-soft, 2mm diameter robotic tentacle controlled by magnets that can penetrate deep into...
New low-cost touch sensor makes robots more like humans
Scientists have made a breakthrough in robotics, bringing us a step closer to creating robots that can feel objects just like us.
They've built a...
Bio-inspired jellyfish robot developed for underwater monitoring
Researchers from the Indian Institute of Technology in Indore and Jodhpur have created a new bio-inspired robot modeled after a jellyfish, which could help...
Scientists find how to teach robots to care about humans
A group of researchers from several universities have written an article about teaching robots to understand human feelings.
They say the current methods might not...
Inspired by baby turtles, new robot explores the secrets of sand
Scientists at the University of California San Diego have developed a remarkable robot that can navigate and swim through sand, mimicking the movements of...
Smart robots play wildlife game to understand human choices
Have you ever made a decision that doesn't make sense to others, but seems right to you?
Maybe it's because of a memory that's important...
Cool new software Infinigen could help robots see better
Infinigen is a cool new invention by engineers at Princeton University, who have developed a way to train robots and other machines to understand...