Scientists regularly draw ideas from the natural world in a bid to improve robotic performance, and when it comes to soft robots that swim, motion in the ocean is a rich source of inspiration. The ...

Scientists have created robots smaller than a grain of salt that can sense their surroundings, make decisions, and move ...

Despite their size, the robots can navigate liquids, respond to their environment and operate without external control.

A tiny robot so small it can barely be seen can still "sense, think, and act" autonomously, according to the engineers who ...

Human-inspired robots, aptly called humanoids, have emerged as the tech industry’s big bet on what comes next. They stand ...

Hyundai's Humanoid Atlas robot will initially find work on an assembly line - but may wind up in your home by 2035.

Smart materials can change their shape or form in response to external stimuli, making them indispensable for many applications, including health equipment and automobiles, among others. Now, a ...

Robotics startup 1X today announced that it has raised $100 million from Samsung Next, EQT Ventures and other institutional investors. The Series B round also included a secondary sale involving ...

Boston Dynamics has made a name for itself through fascinating videos of biped and quadruped robots doing backflips, opening doors, and dancing to Uptown Funk. Now, it has revealed its latest gadget: ...

Robotic engineering has evolved further as the University of Eastern Finland announced the development of innovative algorithms that enable robot dogs' efficient navigation in crowded spaces.

Journalist Bonnie Burton writes about movies, TV shows, comics, science and robots. She is the author of the books Live or Die: Survival Hacks, Wizarding World: Movie Magic Amazing Artifacts, The Star ...

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