Meet the three-legged robot inspired by nature: SKOOTR
Researchers at the University of Michigan have created an innovative robot named SKOOTR that's changing the game in robotics.
Unlike the traditional robots we're used...
Robots in the wild: how field tests are revolutionizing robotic design
In November 2015, a team of engineers from the BioRobotics Lab (BioRob) at EPFL's School of Engineering faced a unique challenge.
They were asked by...
This quadrupedal robot can do parkour and navigate disaster zones
In the world of robotics, a four-legged robot named ANYmal is taking impressive strides forward.
Originally known for its ability to tackle the rocky paths...
This quadrupedal robot can do parkour and navigate disaster zones
In the world of robotics, a four-legged robot named ANYmal is taking impressive strides forward.
Originally known for its ability to tackle the rocky paths...
Collaborative cooking with home robots and humans
Researchers at Cornell University have made a significant leap forward in the world of home robotics with the development of MOSAIC, a sophisticated system...
Scientists simplify robot imitation of human motioins
Imagine robots that can watch us and then do exactly what we do, in real time. They could help with daily tasks around the...
Cyborg jellyfish could help explore oceans autonomously
Earth’s oceans are—like space—a largely unexplored frontier. Relatively few humans have explored either place, using specialized life-support equipment.
Unlike space, however, the oceans also have...
Scientists create a modular robot with liquid and solid properties
In the world of robotics, a groundbreaking invention is paving the way for future technologies that can interact with humans more safely and adapt...
Robot safety checks: Making sure they don’t break your dishes
Imagine a robot helping out at home, like setting the table without bumping into things and breaking your fine china.
Before a robot can do...
Revolutionary touch-free sensors open new doors for robotics and wearables
Scientists from Qingdao University in China, along with their colleagues from China and South Korea, have made a groundbreaking discovery in the field of...