Scientists find new way to teach robots to move through sketches
Researchers at Carnegie Mellon University's Robotics Institute are revolutionizing the way robots learn to move by using a simple and intuitive method: sketching trajectories.
This...
Scientists unveil origami-inspired caterpillar robot that transforms and crawls
Engineers from Princeton and North Carolina State University have developed a unique caterpillar-shaped robot that cleverly uses origami-inspired techniques to move, carry objects, and...
Stretchy skin could give robots sensitivity of human touch
A first-ever stretchy electronic skin could equip robots and other devices with the same softness and touch sensitivity as human skin, researchers report.
The e-skin...
Scientists crack the code: Magnetic cilia get a makeover for soft robotics
Imagine tiny artificial hairs that can move on their own, like the cilia in your body.
These are magnetic cilia, and they've been around for...
Scientists develop stretchable e-skin that mimics human touch
Researchers at The University of Texas at Austin have developed a groundbreaking stretchable electronic skin (e-skin) that could transform how robots interact with the...
Scientists develop new control method for soft robotic muscles
Researchers from Kyoto University, in collaboration with the University of Tokyo and Bridgestone Corporation, have developed a groundbreaking method to control soft robotic actuators,...
Engineers develop energy-efficient underwater robot with innovative buoyancy control
A team of engineering students from Rice University has created a groundbreaking underwater robot that controls its buoyancy through water-splitting fuel cells, presenting a...
Why robots still can’t match animal speed and agility
Despite decades of research and millions of dollars in investment, robots still can't match the speed, endurance, or agility of many animals.
Dr. Max Donelan...
Scientists revolutionize soft robotics and wearable tech with 3D-printed ink
Researchers at EPFL (École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne) have developed a groundbreaking ink that's set to transform the way soft robots and wearable devices...
Scientists develop octopus-inspired suction cup for robots
Researchers at the University of Bristol have developed an innovative robotic suction cup that mimics the gripping power of octopus suckers.
This new device can...