A former surgeon's biology-inspired startup is creating soft robotic cells that could transform how intelligent machines are ...

If a robot is going to excel at traversing multiple types of terrain, it shouldn't have an unadaptable "Jack of all trades, master of none" body shape. That's where the GOAT comes in, as it ...

(Nanowerk Spotlight) The next generation of robots may not look anything like the rigid, mechanical machines we’re used to. Instead, imagine a robot that moves more like an octopus or a human hand, ...

Recent research has introduced a new approach to this problem by drawing inspiration from kirigami—the art of cutting and folding flat sheets into intricate shapes. By applying kirigami-based designs ...

From Boston Dynamics' Electric Atlas to Unitree Robotics' G1, humanoid robots are becoming more human-like in many ways – and sometimes even more capable – but they are often made of pretty heavy ...

Now more than ever, researchers are rethinking the way robots are designed and controlled — from the algorithms that govern their actions to the very atomic structure of the materials they are made ...

Smart materials can change their shape or form in response to external stimuli, making them indispensable for many applications, including health equipment and automobiles, among others. Now, a ...

Walk into any modern fulfillment center or high‑precision inspection site and the pattern is unmistakable: robots are becoming smarter, more autonomous, and more deeply embedded in daily operations.

What should a robot look like if it needs to move through sand, wet bark, grass, concrete, tight spaces, and rough terrain ...

A tiny robot no bigger than a baseball has quietly rewritten the rules of moon exploration. In January 2024, Japan's space ...

The SaPHaRI lab's NAO robot is designed to provide dynamic mental health support in challenging environments where traditional support is limited or impossible. The Turtlebots explore the interaction ...