In order for a soft-bodied robot to be practical, it has to be simple, light and energy-efficient, yet still reasonably quick. A newly developed mechanism fits the bill, and it's inspired by the ...

An egg-cracking beam relies on a hyperelastic torque reversal mechanism similar to that used by mantis shrimp and jumping fleas. Credit: Seoul National University. We usually think of robots as being ...

Rolling robots and mechanisms represent a dynamic research field at the intersection of mechanical design, advanced control and materials engineering. These systems harness innovative kinematic ...

Researchers at the Bristol Robotics Laboratory have unveiled a innovative adaptive robot suction mechanism that draws inspiration from the biological structures of octopus suckers. This robot octopus ...

Antibiotic resistance is turning routine infections into life threatening events, and the traditional pipeline for new drugs ...

The world’s smallest fully programmable, autonomous robots have debuted at the University of Pennsylvania, sporting a brain ...

Abstract: This article explores the critical role of global service and support mechanisms in optimizing large-scale robotics operations. It examines how integrating advanced technologies such as ...

Researchers demonstrate that robots can be designed to react to their environment and perform tasks by programming intelligence into their structure, with minimal electronics. (Nanowerk News) From ...

Castilleja High School robotics team members operate their robot at the 2024 FIRST Championship in Houston on April 17, 2024. Courtesy Castilleja High School. At approximately 121 pounds and 26 inches ...

Engineers at MIT and Stanford University have developed a vine-like robotic gripper that wraps around objects before gently ...