Scientists create microscopic biohybrid robots propelled by muscles, nerves
Researchers have developed soft robotic devices driven by neuromuscular tissue that triggers when stimulated by light.
This brings mechanical engineering one step closer to developing...
This robot has a firm yet gentle grasp
UB engineers develop a dynamic gripper that mimics the adjustable grip of a human hand, an advancement that could improve industrial safety.
Human hands are...
This swimming robot uses only light for power and steering
In a recent study, materials scientists from the UCLA Samueli School of Engineering describe a new design for a swimming robot that’s both powered...
‘Flying fish’ robot can propel itself out of water and glide through the air
A bio-inspired bot uses water from the environment to create a gas and launch itself from the water’s surface.
The robot, which can travel 26...
Scientists create steady robots with the help of cockroach
Ew, a cockroach! But it zips off before the swatter appears.
Now, researchers have leveraged the bug’s superb scurrying skills to create a cleverly simple...
Scientists create a smart robot dog with computerized brain
Using deep learning and artificial intelligence (AI), scientists are bringing to life one of about a handful of these quadruped robots in the world....
Drones can be new solution to elderly falls
In a new study, researchers found that drones, smartphones, and sensors could provide a lifeline to the world's growing elderly population at risk of...
Scientists develop exceptional sense of touch for robots, prosthetics
Robots and prosthetic devices may soon have a sense of touch equivalent to, or better than, the human skin with the Asynchronous Coded Electronic...
This robot uses machine learning to harvest delicate iceberg lettuce
The ‘Vegebot’, developed by a team at the University of Cambridge, was initially trained to recognise and harvest iceberg lettuce in a lab setting....
Scientists create ‘robot blood’ to power robots for lengthy tasks
Untethered robots suffer from a stamina problem.
A possible solution: a circulating liquid – “robot blood” – to store energy and power its applications...