A robot searching for workers trapped in a partially collapsed mine shaft must rapidly generate a map of the scene and identify its location within that scene as it navigates the treacherous terrain.

A POSTECH research team has developed a thin, flexible robotic actuator inspired by human muscle proteins. As thin as paper, yet capable of generating strong forces, this robot can maneuver through ...

The way baby yellow anacondas move — a spring-like launch driven by an S-shaped twist to flee from danger — may have given rise to sidewinding, the mesmerising gait of desert vipers and other species.

The next generation of soft robots might be folding and sliding as effortlessly as living tissue, say a team of engineers who have created “magnetic muscles” with 3D printing. Filling elastic, ...

Zhejiang University researchers build a flexible robotic hand that literally “sees around corners,” combining deep learning ...

Robots made from rigid materials boast impressive strength, whereas robots made from soft materials excel in flexibility. But what if we could merge the best of both worlds? A hybrid robot that’s both ...

Investing.com -- Industrial robots have seen a clear acceleration in adoption over the past several years, with the pace ...

Alphabet Inc.’s robotics unit Intrinsic Innovation LLC said today it’s working with the manufacturing giant Hon Hai Precision Industry Co. Ltd., better known as Foxconn, to explore possibilities for ...