This robotic dog can swim and walk like a real mammal
Imagine a robotic dog that can not only walk on land but also swim through water with the grace of a real animal.
That’s exactly...
Lazy no more: How robot vacuums could become full-time home helpers
Robot vacuum cleaners are already common in many homes, quietly sweeping floors while we go about our day.
But a new study from the University...
Why more data isn’t always better for delivery robots
Delivery robots are becoming a common sight on city sidewalks and college campuses, with companies like Starship Technologies and Kiwibot leading the way.
These robots...
How virtual reality fish are teaching robots to move like nature
Fish are incredible team players.
When they swim in schools, there’s no leader giving orders, yet each fish knows how to stay in formation, avoid...
Tiny light-powered robot walks on wires like a cable car
Scientists have created a new type of soft robot that can carry cargo through the air by moving along thin wires or strings—similar to...
Flying robots could build the cities of the future
Imagine looking up and seeing drones not just delivering packages but building entire structures in mid-air.
Thanks to new research led by Imperial College London...
How flying robots could transform construction
A new study led by Imperial College London and supported by the University of Bristol reveals that flying robots—also known as drones—could make construction...
This worm-inspired robot can jump 10 feet without legs
Engineers at Georgia Tech have built a soft robot that can jump as high as a basketball hoop—without using legs.
The 5-inch robot, made of...
This tiny robot lands like a pro thanks to crane fly legs
Harvard’s tiny flying robot, known as the RoboBee, has just gotten a major upgrade that makes landing much safer and smoother.
Inspired by the long...
This AI drone defeats human champions in world racing first
In a historic moment for artificial intelligence and robotics, an autonomous drone has beaten human champions in an international drone racing competition for the...