Robotic leg powered by artificial muscles outshines traditional designs
For nearly 70 years, robots have been built using electric motors, a technology that’s been around for over 200 years.
Whether used in factories or...
Tiny magnetic robots could treat dangerous brain bleeds
Researchers have developed tiny robots that could one day help treat dangerous brain bleeds caused by aneurysms.
These nanoscale robots offer a promising new way...
Scientists develop robots powered by mushroom signals
Imagine a robot that can respond to its environment using the electrical impulses from mushrooms.
It might sound like science fiction, but researchers at Cornell...
NASA engineers develop underwater robots to explore deep below polar ice
In the icy waters of the Beaufort Sea, north of Alaska, a team of engineers from NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) gathered around a...
Scientists develop new algorithms to boost safety of autonomous spacecraft
Space may seem like a vast emptiness, but in reality, it's filled with countless objects that can pose dangers to spacecraft.
Imagine spending years designing...
How to protect self-driving cars from hackers
As self-driving cars become more advanced, they rely on networks that allow them to communicate with each other and with infrastructure, a system known...
Scientists train robot dog to hunt down fire ant nests
A team of researchers from China and Brazil has developed a groundbreaking method to tackle the spread of the Red Imported Fire Ant (RIFA),...
This flying robot could search buildings after disaster
Researchers have developed a new method for autonomous aerial robot exploration and multirobot coordination inside abandoned buildings.
It could help first responders gather information and...
Scientists create tiny batteries to power cell-sized robots
Imagine tiny robots that are so small they could travel through your bloodstream to deliver medicine exactly where it's needed or find leaks in...
Smart robotic clothing adapts to extreme heat, keeping workers safe
As global warming continues, people are increasingly exposed to extreme heat, making it crucial to stay comfortable, especially for those working in high-temperature environments.
To...