JAXA and PickNik's goal was to demonstrate a complex, multi-armed robotic system capable of performing manipulation tasks in ...

The robot's "spider eyes" are actually LED spotlights and sensors that it uses to assess its surroundings. And while a single SPD1 could be utilized solely to perform inspections, TMSUK envisions ...

The spider-gripper also proved to be surprisingly robust, completing 1,000 open/close cycles before the wear and tear on the joints caused the body to break down after a couple of days.

Festo, a German robotics company, creates robots inspired by animals. Their bionic butterflies fly with grace using tiny ...

That spider you squished? It could have been used for science! Today, we're bringing you Halloween a little early – Short Wave style! Host Regina G. Barber talks to Anil Oza about the scientists ...

Construct your own spider robot with this straightforward DIY guide! Learn how to assemble a simple, functional spider robot using easy-to-find materials. Perfect for beginners, this project walks ...

While we've seen a number of robotic grippers inspired by various animals, US scientists have now taken a much more "direct" approach. They've devised a method of using actual dead spiders to ...