robotics

Engineers from the University of Illinois just released the first known study documenting the long-jumping motion of 3D-printed insect-scale robots. Published in the journal Smart Materials and Structures, the team previously documented the…

An employee of a robot installation company was crushed to death in South Korea when an industrial robot mistook him for a box. He was visiting the plant to decide whether the machine was working correctly. One of two pick-and-place robots…

UBC and Honda researchers developed a smart, stretchable highly sensitive soft sensor skin with potential robotics and prosthetics applications. Atop a prosthetic arm or a robotic limb, the sensor skin provides touch sensitivity and…

In its innovation of unique technologies for use in space, NASA has developed and licensed a myriad of treatments and products, especially for those with injuries and disabilities. Examples include an “anti-gravity" treadmill used by…

A team led by Northwestern University researchers has developed the first artificial intelligence (AI) to date that can intelligently design robots from scratch. The researchers gave the system a simple prompt to test the new AI: Design…

Creativity knows no bounds in the realm of do-it-yourself (DIY) projects. From building robots that navigate autonomously to crafting iconic lightsabers or constructing miniature jet engines, DIY enthusiasts continuously push the boundaries…

Innovation and technology are shaping the world we live in, providing solutions to a wide range of challenges across industries. One emerging concept gaining significant attention is 'dual use innovation and technology,' or developing and…

Sorry, Shakespeare, I just had to use this headline as Neuralink, Elon Musk's brain-computer interface (BCI) start-up, is recruiting people for its first human trial—the goal is connecting human brains to computers. Initially, the company…

Soft inflatable robots are becoming more important for applications requiring safety and adaptability. Yet, integrating sensing and control systems in these robots is challenging without compromising their softness, form factor, or…

Although underwater imaging is used in marine exploration, oceanographic engineering, environmental protection, and identifying dangerous objects on the ocean floor, achieving good results is problematic. Image quality degrades in turbid or…