Future robots could soon have a lot more muscle power. Northwestern University engineers have developed a soft artificial muscle, paving the way for untethered animal- and human-scale robots. The new ...

AI-assisted design methods now allow for automated optimization, drastically shortening development cycles while boosting ...

A cheetah's powerful sprint, a snake's lithe slither, or a human's deft grasp: Each is made possible by the seamless interplay between soft and rigid tissues. Muscles, tendons, ligaments, and bones ...

Most robots rely on rigid, bulky parts that limit their adaptability, strength, and safety in real-world environments. Researchers developed soft, battery-powered artificial muscles inspired by human ...

This video highlights the latest innovations and advancements in modern technologies, showcasing remarkable inventions that ...

The name “metabolism” comes from the Greek word “metabolē” which means “change.” Wyder’s robots can assemble, grow, ...

In a giant leap towards humanizing machines, scientists have developed an innovative electric skin that allows robots to sense the world around them- from a gentle tap to a sudden burst of heat, and ...

Critical Materials: Humanoid robots, particularly their high-torque permanent magnet motors essential for actuators and mobility, are heavily reliant on rare earth elements like neodymium and ...

This development could help design technologies for the harshest environments on Earth and in space, where standard materials falter.

A team of researchers have designed a robot module that "consume" other robots to sustain itself and build bigger robots.

Robots might soon be moving more like humans and animals, thanks to a major breakthrough by engineers at. A team of ...

rather than having to be told when and how to alter its stride like the current generation of robots. This advance is seen as a major step towards potentially using legged robots in hazardous settings ...