Scientists use sound waves to move objects underwater—without touching them
Sound doesn’t just help us hear music or communicate underwater—it can also be used to move objects without physically touching them.
Thanks to new research...
This earthworm-inspired robot can swim, crawl, and hop
Soft robots are known for their ability to bend, stretch, and adapt to their surroundings. However, most of them still need rigid electronic components...
Scientists create a robot that “feels” its way through tough terrain
Imagine going for a hike through a dense forest. You feel the crunch of leaves under your feet, hear the snap of branches, and...
Jellyfish-inspired robots catch underwater waves to explore the ocean
Imagine tiny robots exploring the depths of the ocean, riding on underwater waves like surfers catching the perfect break.
These small, autonomous underwater vehicles, known...
This robot can jump 10 feet high without legs
Inspired by a tiny parasitic worm, engineers at Georgia Tech have created a remarkable 5-inch robot that can jump as high as a basketball...
MIT’s robot helps seniors stand, walk, and prevent falls—No harness needed!
As America’s population grows older, the challenge of caring for seniors becomes increasingly urgent.
By 2050, the number of people aged 65 and older is...
This octopus-inspired robot learns to grip and sense its surroundings
Scientists at the University of Bristol have created a new type of soft robot inspired by the incredible abilities of the octopus.
Unlike traditional robots...
This temperature-controlled robot could transform food delivery
As the world embraces robotic delivery, a team of students from Monash University in Australia is leading the way with a groundbreaking invention.
Their creation,...
Zippy: The world’s smallest and fastest tiny walking robot
At just under one and a half inches tall—about the height of a LEGO minifigure—Zippy is the world’s smallest self-powered bipedal robot.
Despite its tiny...
Scientists create swarm robots that act like living organisms
Researchers from Seoul National University and Harvard University have developed a new kind of swarm robot that works like nothing seen before.
Inspired by nature,...