Violinists Wore Robot Exoskeletons While Performing Duets—New Research Reveals a Fascinating ‘Extrasensory’ Result
Robot exoskeletons improved physical coordination between musicians through transmitted touch, a recent study's findings reveal.
Robotics
Robots Are Learning Complex Tasks by Watching Humans and Other Robots
A new kinetic intelligence framework allows robots to rapidly learn complex tasks by watching other robots without any human intervention
Robot Dogs on Mars? New Study Shows Semi-Autonomous Machines Could Transform Planetary Exploration
Robot dog ANYmal could transform Mars and Moon exploration, enabling faster, semi-autonomous missions across extreme terrain.
Tiny Robots Built From DNA Could Hunt Viruses and Deliver Drugs Inside the Human Body
A recent review published in the journal SmartBot says these DNA nanorobots could one day be capable of delivering drugs to specific locations in the body, capturing viruses like SARS-CoV-2, and even helping build tiny computing devices.
This New Invention Will Let Robots Work Directly Inside a Failed Nuclear Reactor
Tokyo scientists have developed a resilient Wi-Fi robot controller chip that can withstand the ultra-high radiation inside a nuclear reactor
New Research Could Help Prosthetic Legs Work More Like Natural Limbs
For the first time, scientists have successfully decoded detailed leg movements from the existing nerves of individuals with above-knee amputations.
“We Have Taught the Robot to Understand Its Surroundings”: This Intelligent Robot Can Locate Lost Items For You
Researchers have revealed an intelligent robot that uses three-dimensional imaging and knowledge from the internet to find lost items.
Dolphin-Shaped Robot Skims Oil From Water Using Sea-Urchin-Inspired Technology
Researchers at RMIT University designed a small, remote-controlled robot that uses a sea urchin-inspired filter to remove oil from water.
After 10 Years of Training, NASA’s Humanoid Robot ‘Valkyrie’ Has Finally ‘Graduated’ College
After ten years of intense college 'training,' NASA's humanoid robot Valkyrie has finally returned home. But her advancements live on.
‘Adaptive’ Robotic Wing Senses and Reacts to Wind Changes More Rapidly Than a Barn Owl
Scientists have revealed an adaptive robotic wing equipped with artificial nerves so sensitive to air currents that it outperformed a barn owl
‘HoloRadar’ Equipped Robots Use Radio Waves and AI to ‘See’ Around Corners
University of Pennsylvania scientists have revealed the AI-driven HoloRadar system that lets robots see around corners using radio waves.
“Our Goal is to Make Robots Intelligent, Safe, and Truly Helpful”: This Researcher is Giving Robots a Human Touch
Recent research at Kennesaw State University is working to create robots that better understand movement, touch, and real-world interactions.
“This is the Missing Link in Robotics”: Engineers Teach Robots to “Lip-Sync” Like Humans
Researchers have designed a robot capable of displaying realistic lip movements, as used by humans in speech and singing.
Look: Engineers Invent Inflatable Apple-Picking Robotic Arm that Picks Apples Without Harming Trees
Scientists have invested an inflatable apple-picking robot that uses similar technology as the inflatable "tube guy" advertising tools.
Robots with Feelings: New Robotic Skin Reproduces the Human Experiences of Touch and Pain
Chinese researchers have developed a novel "e-skin" that allows robots to mimic our ability to touch and feel pain.
A Robot Vanished, Then Mysteriously Reappeared Near Antarctica—Now Researchers Reveal What It Discovered While It Was Missing
A rogue Argo oceanographic float drifted away to accidentally collect data on one of Antarctica’s most inaccessible regions.
“Turn Ideas into Physical Objects”: If You Describe an Object, This AI-Driven Robot Can Build It
MIT and Google DeepMind researchers have created an AI-driven robot that can turn ideas into physical objects with only simple text prompts
Self-Powered Soft Robots from China Could Transform Deep-Sea, Space, and Wearable Technology
New research from Zhejiang University could reshape the future of robotics and wearable technology by enabling machines to power themselves using nothing more than ambient motion.
New Research Reveals Humans Have a Hidden “Seventh Sense” of Remote Touch
New research reveals humans may possess a “seventh sense” known as remote touch, an ability to detect objects without direct contact.
“Targeted Ultrasound Echolocation” Inspired by Bats is Helping This Engineer Develop Tiny Flying Robots That Navigate in Total Darkness
A robotics engineering professor is building tiny, autonomous flying robots that can use sound waves to navigate in total darkness like bats.
Shape-Shifting ‘Chinese Lantern’ Structure Could Pave the Way for the Next Generation of Adaptive Machines
Engineers have developed a 'Chinese lantern' structure that can shape-shift into various three-dimensional forms on command.
US Navy Scientists Teach Zero-Gravity Robot to Fly in Space Without Human Interference
US Naval Research Laboratory scientists have successfully trained an Astrobee zero-gravity robot to fly in space without human interference.
“We Are No Longer Limited by the Laws of Physical Reality”: Scientists Use Virtual Reality and an ‘Invisible’ Robot to Move Real-World Objects
New Princeton University video shows how virtual reality and an invisible robot can deliver digital objects to real-world users.
These Cyborg Jellyfish Could Help Researchers Reach Inaccessible Ocean Depths and Inspire Future Deep Sea Vehicles
Cyborg jellyfish could soon help explore some of Earth’s most inaccessible ocean deaths, according to engineers at CU Boulder.
Humanoid Robots Take the Field in China’s First “Robot Olympics”
It's official: the intersection of robotics and competitive sports has arrived with China's three-day World Humanoid Robot Games, an event dubbed the "Robot Olympics."
Scientists Sent These Robots Into Caves—What They Found Could Lead to Subterranean Discoveries on the Moon and Mars
Exploring the Moon, Mars, and beyond means not just the surface, but the nooks and crannies of the subsurface with robotic rovers.
These ‘Acoustic Swarms’ of Tiny Intelligent Robots Can Self-Organize and Communicate Using Sound
These tiny microrobots use sound to self-organize, sense threats, and regenerate—offering a glimpse at future intelligent swarms.
Martian Gravity Surprise Offers NASA Clues to Why Its Robotic Rovers Are Getting Stuck
Scientists show a misunderstanding of gravity explains why successful Earth-based simulations that free trapped rovers fail on other planets
DARPA-Funded Tech Unleashes Robots That Feed on Robots to Heal, Grow, and Evolve
DARPA-funded scientists have demonstrated a concept that sounds like a science fiction horror movie, which they call "robot metabolism."
The U.S. Army Just Revealed an Odd New Defense System for Its Fighter Jets and Airfields—and It Involves Robotic Coyotes
Robotic coyotes are being tested by the U.S. Army to deter birds and protect fighter jets from dangerous collisions.
NASA Field Tests New Robot That Could Search Jupiter’s Moon Europa for Signs of Life
A Europa Lander prototype was just successfully field tested on Alaska's Matanuska Glacier to simulate the icy conditions of Jupiter's moon.
This Edible Robot Becomes Fish Food After Completing Remote Sensing Missions
An edible robot designed by Swiss researchers is taking cues from nature, offering remote sensing with fewer environmental concerns.
Robot Powered by Infrared Light Climbs Wire While Carrying 12 Times its Weight
Engineers reveal a soft ring robot powered by infrared light that can climb a wire like a cable car but without any wheels.
Tracks Spotted Across the Martian Landscape by NASA Orbiter Reveal a Red Planet “Curiosity”
New photos captured by NASA’s Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter (MRO) reveal the first known imagery of the intrepid Curiosity rover in transit.
Paralyzed Man Controls Robotic Arm With His Thoughts in Brain-Computer Interface Breakthrough
A robotic arm commanded by the human brain is allowing a paralyzed man to manipulate his environment with fine control.
Would You Trust a Robot with Your Secrets? Science Says It’s All About the Look
New research provides some compelling insights into what influences the human-robot trust relationship, and the future of robotics.
Harvard Engineers Develop Springtail-Inspired Micro-Robot Capable of Leaping 23 Times Its Body Length
Harvard engineers have developed a micro-robot based on the springtail insect that is capable of leaping 23 times its body length.
This New Bio-Hybrid Drone Uses Live Moth Antennae to Navigate by Sensing Odors
Researchers recently unveiled a new bio-hybrid drone that integrates live silkworm moth antenna to detect smells.
Shapeshifting Robotics Breakthrough Reveals Adaptive Materials That Morph and Carry Weight
A robotic material inspired by science fiction, able to shapeshift and carry many times its own weight has been brought to fruition.
Meet SOMIRO, the Tiny Aquatic Robot Inspired by Flatworms That May Revolutionize Water Exploration
An aquatic robot that navigates tight, cluttered spaces and pushes objects many times its own weight is setting new performance benchmarks.
Neuralink’s Brain Implant Enables User to Control Robotic Arm, Demonstrates Writing in New Video
Neuralink's recent trials showcased a mind-controlled robotic arm, signaling progress despite the company's early complications.
New Robotics Inspired by Shrimp and Fleas Use Rubbery Materials to Generate Incredible Power
Shrimp and fleas inspire the latest generation of robotics, using soft, rubbery materials to generate powerful motion.
MIT Unveils New Robot Insect, Paving the Way Toward the Rise of Robotic Pollinators
Move over bees, MIT researchers have developed a robot bug for artificial pollination to underpin an entirely indoor farm of the future.
Robotic Exoskeleton Could Soon Help Pianists Overcome the “Ceiling Effect”
An innovative exoskeleton could help musicians overcome the "ceiling effect," a natural leveling-off of skills following extensive practice.
Korean Scientists Reveal Futuristic New ‘WeaRo’ Exoskeleton For Industrial Use
Korean scientists have unveiled a manual labor exoskeleton they call WeaRo, paving the way for safer robot assisted work.
Revolutionary Swarm-Controlled Cyborg Insects Could Redefine Search-and-Rescue Missions
Researchers recently unveiled a new method for controlling swarms of cyborg Insects, potentially redefining the future of search and rescue.
The Force is Strong in This One: Engineers Discover All-Optical Nanoscale Force Detector
Engineers have discovered an all-optical nanoscale force detector that is up to 100 times more sensitive than existing nanoparticle sensors.
These Tiny Magnetic Robots Can Navigate Obstacles and Carry Heavy Objects
Scientists in South Korea have unveiled swarms of tiny magnetic robots that mimic the collaborative strength of ants to achieve incredible tasks.
“PanoRadar”: Penn State Engineers Give Robots Superhuman Vision Using Breakthrough RF-Based 3D Imaging
Engineers from Penn State have unveiled PanoRadar, an innovative radar-based imaging system that can give robots superhuman vision.
Ancient Japanese Paper Art is Helping Researchers Improve Wireless Technology
Researchers looking at the future of wireless technology are drawing inspiration from the ancient Japanese art of kirigami.