U.S. Army Robotics: Teaming for Future Soldier Combat [Video]
The U.S. Army’s investment in the 10-year, Army-led foundational research program has resulted in advanced science in four critical areas of ground combat robotics that…
The U.S. Army’s investment in the 10-year, Army-led foundational research program has resulted in advanced science in four critical areas of ground combat robotics that…
Systems “learn” from a novel dataset that captures how pushed objects move, to improve their physical interactions with new objects. MIT scientists have compiled a…
Advances in the fields of soft robotics, wearable technologies, and human/machine interfaces require a new class of stretchable materials that can change shape adaptively while…
Imagine being able to build and use a robotic device without the need for an expensive, specialist kit or skills. That is the vision that…
Rapid manufacturing on-demand could make parts-warehousing and expensive molds a thing of the past. Northwestern University researchers have developed a new, futuristic 3D printer that…
An algorithm speeds up the planning process robots use to adjust their grip on objects, for picking and sorting, or tool use. If you’re at…
Assembler robots make large structures from little pieces. Systems of tiny robots may someday build high-performance structures, from airplanes to space settlements. Today’s commercial aircraft…
In an effort to make robots more effective and versatile teammates for Soldiers in combat, Army researchers are on a mission to understand the value…
New structural design could lead to self-deploying tents or adaptive robotic fins. Researchers at MIT and elsewhere have designed 3-D printed mesh-like structures that morph…
Mini robots that can roll, fly, float and swim, then morph into a single machine? Together they form Shapeshifter, a developing concept for a transformational…
EPFL scientists have developed a soft artificial skin that provides haptic feedback and – thanks to a sophisticated self-sensing mechanism – has the potential to…
In New Paper Published in Science Robotics, UVA Engineering-Led Team Unveils “Tunabot,” the First Robotic Fish to Keep Pace with a Yellowfin Tuna. With a…
Researchers have developed soft robotic devices driven by neuromuscular tissue that triggers when stimulated by light — bringing mechanical engineering one step closer to developing…
Providing a gentle grip on gelatinous creatures, a new ultra-soft underwater gripper safely catches and releases jellyfish without damage. Jellyfish are about 95% water, making…
Magnetically controlled device could deliver clot-reducing therapies in response to stroke or other brain blockages. MIT engineers have developed a magnetically steerable, thread-like robot that…
What would you get if you combined Apple’s Siri and Amazon’s Alexa with Boston Dynamic’s quadruped robots? You’d get “Astro,” the four-legged seeing and hearing…
Thanks to new technology that enables them to create simple tools, robots may be on the verge of their own version of the Stone Age….
Robots can change directions, speeds, and even their colors. But what about changing their shapes? With help from a sculptor’s intuition, Yale researchers are on…