Robots

Inspired by sea cucumbers—yes, you read that right—engineers designed mini robots that shift between liquid and…

When you hear the words "housekeeping robot," what's the first name that comes to mind? We wouldn't be surprised if…

We've come a long way. Eight years ago, I updated an article series I originally contributed to Digi-Key in 2011.…

Approximately 190 million people around the globe have conditions that impair their ability to move and function…

Researchers at Aalto University developed a new material that changes its electrical behavior based on previous…

We use printed and flexible electronics in applications from energy harvesting to medical sensors to robotics. Due…

Researchers are using origami as the inspiration to create programmable surfaces that alter the physical properties…

UC San Diego nanoengineers developed microrobots that swim around in lungs, deliver meds, and can clear up…

Hearing the word "spider" prompts a negative reaction for many of us. Not so for Rice University engineers that are…

University of Tokyo researchers created a controllable robotic finger covered with living skin tissue. It has…