AI-evolved robots can survive damage and rebuild themselves in the wild
Engineers at Northwestern University have created a new kind of robot that can adapt, recover from damage, and keep moving even after being broken...
New graphene ‘artificial skin’ could give robots a human-like sense of touch
Robots have become remarkably good at seeing and moving, but their sense of touch still lags far behind that of humans.
A new technology developed...
Bio-inspired robotic wing cuts underwater turbulence impact by 87%
Engineers have created a new robotic wing that can sense changes in water and instantly adjust its shape, helping underwater robots stay stable in...
This robotic glove could reduce hand swelling by up to 25% in just 30...
Researchers at Cornell University have developed a soft robotic glove that may help people with hand swelling reduce fluid buildup safely at home.
The glove,...
Ordinary rice could power the next generation of soft robots
Rice is a staple food for billions of people, but scientists have now discovered it could also inspire a new generation of smart materials.
Researchers...
Why adding eyes makes robots seem more human
A new study suggests that something as simple as adding eyes to a humanoid robot can dramatically change how people perceive it.
Researchers from Tampere...
Robot swarms could turn music into stunning light paintings in real time
Imagine listening to your favorite song and watching it transform into a glowing painting created by moving robots.
Researchers at the University of Waterloo have...
Robotic arm can feel like part of the body—if it moves at the right...
As artificial intelligence advances, future prosthetic arms may be able to move on their own to assist users with daily tasks.
But for these devices...
Robots that can see around corners? New AI radar system makes it possible
Imagine if a self-driving car could spot a pedestrian before they step into view from behind a building.
Engineers at the University of Pennsylvania have...
Lego-like smart material lets robots change stiffness like living tissue
Robots are usually built from materials with fixed properties.
Once a robot is assembled, its stiffness, flexibility and movement patterns are largely locked in.
Engineers at...