Technique by UChicago scientists creates ‘assembly line’ for integrating new materials. Let’s say you’re an…
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.
Physicists have discovered a new way to coat soft robots in materials that allow them…
Fire ants survive floods by forming rafts made up of thousands of wriggling insects. New…
University of Pittsburgh Engineers Create Insect-Inspired Robots That Can Monitor Hard-to-Reach Spots. These ancient creatures…
Theories from cognitive science and psychology could help humans learn to collaborate with robots faster…
Virginia Tech researchers have introduced a kirigami-inspired morphing material promising transformative applications in robotics and…
The more social behaviors a voice-user interface exhibits, the more likely people are to trust…
North Carolina State University engineers have developed kirigami-inspired robotic grippers that gently lift delicate objects.…
To address the ocean’s many challenges, and seize its opportunities MIT ocean and mechanical engineers…
Scientists have introduced liquibots, tiny self-powered robots that operate continuously in a solution, transporting chemicals…
MIT’s PRANCE system revolutionizes directed evolution by leveraging robotics to perform numerous experiments simultaneously, enhancing…
Driving and walking rovers competed to survey a shadowy analog of the south polar lunar…
A new fabrication technique produces low-voltage, power-dense artificial muscles that improve the performance of flying…
Engineers are developing the crucial hardware needed for a series of daring space missions that…
Making Her Way Through MIT Graduate student Lucy Du designs novel prosthetics and seeks to…
Working directly with oyster farmers, MIT students are developing a robot that can flip heavy,…
Origami- and kirigami-based metamaterials have applications from robotics to medical devices. The ancient arts of…
Deep tech start-up specializing in optical sensors and edge analytics partners with BOEM to pioneer…