Researchers at UC Santa Barbara and TU Dresden are blurring the lines between robotics and materials, with a proof-of-concept material-like collective of robots with behaviors inspired by biology. Of ...

About 100 robots fit on a chip smaller than a fingertip and are manufactured using standard semiconductor processes, with ...

Most robots rely on rigid, bulky parts that limit their adaptability, strength, and safety in real-world environments. Researchers developed soft, battery-powered artificial muscles inspired by human ...

When it comes to robots in the operating room, they are falling short. Robots should save hospitals time and money and give patients better outcomes, but those benefits have yet to be seen. As it ...

“Futuristic humanoids working in homes, businesses, and public spaces fuel people's interest," says Takayuki Ito, President of the International Federation of Robotics. “Since our environment is ...

Courtney doesn’t have eyes, but it’s got sensors everywhere. There are two blinking lights on the front of its boxy body to approximate wide, moony pupils. It’s been described as a “large cooler on ...

In a groundbreaking move within the realm of robotics, OpenMind is set to introduce a new frontier in humanoid robots with a platform reminiscent of the Android operating system. This innovation is ...

Hospitals and senior living centers are leading the adoption of service robots that handle basic support tasks. Experts predict home-assistant robots capable of physical caregiving are still 10–15 ...

Terk offers do-it-yourself robot recipes using off-the-shelf parts, onboard Linux controller. Photos: DIY robots from recipes In a software-driven world, it's easy to forget about the nuts and bolts.

Social robots are increasingly being designed for interactions that are intuitive and engaging with humans, requiring behaviors that must not only be well-timed and appropriate but also sophisticated ...