We wanted a sensor that could be added to off‑the‑shelf robots without modifying their internal structure," explains Professor Lu. "Our fiber is ...

A new generation of robots is beginning to take shape, one that moves, senses, and adapts more like living creatures.

The shape of biological structures, ranging from flower petals to the limbs or organs of animals, is often naturally best ...

Experts are recognizing the importance of mechanical positioning and its impact on the machine’s mobility, range and speed.

The manufacturer's "Wear the Future" exhibit presented Hansae's vision for robot clothing design.

Viral mishaps underscore a big challenge for robot makers: How can they ensure a humanoid doesn’t hurt a human?

In a world where self-driving robotaxis glide through major city streets without drivers behind the wheel and delivery drones ...

If a robot can place car parts with microscopic precision on the assembly line, why shouldn’t it be able to shape a tooth for ...

Reflecting iRobot's continued commitment to consumer-led innovation, the expanded portfolio introduces a breakthrough new ...

New laws in California and New York might stop anyone from 3D printing guns — and create entirely new kinds of surveillance.

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And Schafmeister isn’t the only chemist turning to modular methods of synthesis to explore vast regions of chemical space. It ...