he 67-mm-long (2.6-in) demonstrator robot, with a paper clip for scaleThe University of EdinburghSoft-bodied robots offer tremendous potential, but they’re often limited to small-scale, experimental production. A group of researchers from Scotland aims to change that by introducing a 3D-printed soft robot that is fabricated in a single, continuous process—and remarkably, walks off the...
Image Credits:gizmodoThere’s just something about robots that makes people want to kick them—whether it's for testing or just for fun. Sure, the kicking serves a technical purpose, but let’s face it, it’s the act itself that’s oddly satisfying. Still, constantly kicking and punching robots is exhausting—not to mention impractical. But it’s 2025 now, and...
Image Credits: RivrMost delivery automation ends at the curb, but Veho and Swiss robotics startup Rivr are tackling the more difficult final 100 yards—from the van to the doorstep.Austin Pilot to Test Rivr’s Stair-Climbing Delivery RobotLaunching this week in Austin, a pilot program will deploy Rivr’s four-wheeled, stair-climbing robot—described by CEO Marko Bjelonic as...
Credit: DepositphotosThere are moments in life when you realize the world has changed — and you didn’t even notice. That moment came for me when I imagined what my grandmother, who passed away at 95, would say to a new kind of "companion": a half-meter-tall robot with LED eyes and a gentle voice reminding...
Image Credits:Yuichiro Chino / Getty ImagesTeddy Warner, 19, has long been fascinated by robotics. Growing up in a family involved in the field, he spent his high school years working in a machinist shop. Today, he's launching his own robotics startup, Intempus, with the goal of making robots more human-like.Intempus is developing technology to...
Credit: DepositphotosParasites are infamous for their resourceful ways of infecting human cells, often developing complex tactics to slip past immune defenses unnoticed. One particularly crafty organism, Entamoeba histolytica, has evolved a remarkable method to stay hidden: it tears off fragments of human cells and uses their proteins to disguise itself.Life Cycle of a Deadly...
Lights shone into a cockroach's individual eyes can steer it left or right thanks to an innate tendency to avoid UV lightChowdhury Mohammad Masum RefatThis probably wasn’t on your radar for the week. Researchers at Osaka University have developed a method to guide cyborg insects using tiny helmets—without the need for invasive surgeries or...
TeslaLast week, Tesla’s Optimus robot impressed with its dance moves. This week, it’s showcasing a range of everyday chores—executed with surprising finesse for a humanoid robot.Tesla Bot Tackles Household Chores Using Natural Language CommandsIn a new video, the “Tesla bot” responds to natural language commands as it performs tasks like tossing trash into a...
Credit:Taking the Unitree Go2 Pro out for a walk around the neighborhood will definitely get you noticedBen Coxworth / New Atlas"That’s awesome! But what’s it used for?" These are the two main reactions people have when they first see my Unitree Go2 Pro robot. The second question is tricky to answer, as the robot...
Credit: PixabayA new study from the University of Surrey and the University of Hamburg shows that humans are no longer the only drivers of training social robots for effective interaction.Presented at the IEEE International Conference on Robotics and Automation (ICRA), the study unveils a new simulation approach that allows researchers to test social robots...
