Electrostatic forces enable low-voltage actuation without relying on rare earth materials. Nearly every electric motor…
Browsing: Robotics
Robotics is the interdisciplinary field focused on the design, construction, programming, and application of robots—machines capable of carrying out complex tasks autonomously or semi-autonomously. Combining elements of engineering, computer science, artificial intelligence, and sensor technology, robotics plays a critical role in industries ranging from manufacturing and healthcare to space exploration and disaster response. Research in robotics pushes the boundaries of what machines can perceive, learn, and do, enabling new capabilities in automation, human-robot interaction, and intelligent systems. As robots become more adaptable and intelligent, their impact on society and the future of work continues to grow.
Harvard researchers found that adding a little randomness to robot movements can prevent gridlock and…
A single transistor that behaves like a brain cell in the deep freeze could help…
Researchers are replacing rigid silicon-based AI hardware with stretchable, neuromorphic electronics that mimic how the…
A decades-old patent from MIT Professor Bill Freeman inspired the new “Y-zipper,” a three-sided fastener…
A new robot could explore Mars faster than ever, scanning rocks for clues to life…
Photon-driven nanorobots can steer, capture, and move bacteria with precision, enabling controlled manipulation in microscopic…
A simple bundle of staples reveals an unusual physical behavior, one that shifts between rigidity…
A surprising property of rice has inspired the creation of a new class of engineered…
As AI-powered prosthetic arms become more advanced, a surprising detail could determine whether they truly…
Allowing AI to talk to itself helps it learn faster and adapt more easily. This…
Scientists have created a robot that learns lip movements by watching humans rather than following…
A scientist has explained why robots still struggle to pick tomatoes. Labor shortages in agriculture…
Scientists have built microscopic, light-powered robots that can think, swim, and operate independently at the…
A new AI model is demonstrating an unprecedented ability to anticipate human actions by interpreting…
A research team from the Space Robotics Laboratory at the University of Malaga, involved in…
Scientists designed microrobots that use sound to swarm, adapt, and heal themselves — working together…
Scientists have developed HydroSpread, a novel technique for building soft robots on water, with wide-ranging…