Researchers at Caltech and Stanford use microelectronics to enhance jellyfish swimming. Engineers at Caltech and…
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.
Built with wheeled appendages that can be lifted, a new robot developed with U.S. Army…
Inspired by the biomechanics of cheetahs, researchers have developed a new type of soft robot…
Roboticists at the University of California San Diego have developed an affordable, easy to use…
The rolling hills of Mars or the moon are a long way from the nearest…
MIT economist Daron Acemoglu’s new research puts a number on the job costs of automation.…
Study finds manufacturing companies that are quick to automate can thrive, but overall employment drops.…
A new type of robot combines traditional and soft robotics, making it safe but sturdy.…
Can robots be effective tools in combating the COVID-19 pandemic? A group of leaders in…
By observing humans, robots learn to perform complex tasks, such as setting a table. Training…
A psychological theory could kickstart improvements in the way robots are able to walk, thanks…
Whether robots are exploring caves on other planets or disaster areas here on Earth, autonomy…
In ancient Greek mythology, Icarus’ wax wings melted when he dared to fly too close…
Snakes live in diverse environments ranging from unbearably hot deserts to lush tropical forests, where…
At microscopic scales, picking, placing, collecting, and arranging objects is a persistent challenge. Advances in…
Engineers design bionic ‘heart’ for testing prosthetic valves, other cardiac devices. As the geriatric population…
Centrifugal force from a high-speed rotating water ring enables gripping rough surfaces. Specially designed vacuum…
Tiny ‘xenobots’ assembled from cells promise advances from drug delivery to toxic waste clean-up. A…