Robotics

Record-breaking Tiny Robot Offloads Electronics To Fly By Magnetism

This is claimed to be the world's smallest untethered flying robot – two minuscule magnets get inserted in the ring visible at the topAdam Lau/Berkeley EngineeringScientists claim to have developed the world’s smallest untethered flying robot, using a unique approach to its design. To minimize size and weight, they moved the robot’s power and...

Air-powered Hexapod Robot is 3D-printed in One Soft and Flexible Piece

Yichen Zhai and his six-legged creationDavid Baillot/University of California San DiegoWhile most people imagine robots as complex electronic devices, made up of several parts that need to be assembled in factories, a new experimental non-electronic robot has been designed to be 3D-printed in one single piece and is powered entirely by air.The soft-bodied robot...

People in Japan Respect Robots and AI More Than Those in the West Societies

Credit: PixabayPicture an automated delivery vehicle racing to complete a grocery drop-off as you rush to meet friends for a long-anticipated dinner. You both reach a busy intersection simultaneously. Do you pause to let it navigate the turn, or do you expect it to yield, even if traffic rules suggest it should go first?Navigating...

Engineers Develop a Strong Yet Flexible Robot that Can Screw in a Lightbulb

Jeffrey Lipton, assistant professor of mechanical and industrial engineering at Northeastern, has developed a hybrid soft and hard robot. Credit: Matthew Modoono/Northeastern UniversityScrewing in a lightbulb may seem simple, but for robots, it's a complex task. Researchers at Northeastern University have tackled this challenge by developing a robot that combines flexibility and sensitivity to...

Boston Dynamics Unveils a Significant Advancement in Humanoid Robot Mobility

Boston Dynamics shows again that it's at the bleeding edge of smooth humanoid movementBoston DynamicsChinese humanoid robots are advancing rapidly with remarkable agility, but Boston Dynamics remains a pioneer in the field. A new video of its swivel-jointed Atlas robot showcases its ability to run, cartwheel, and even breakdance, reaffirming its position at the...

From robots to humans, good decisions require diverse perspectives.

At the intersection of robotics and social science, researchers explore how heterogeneity, influence, and uncertainty drive smarter collective decisions—whether in human groups, robot swarms, or biological collectives. Credit: SCIoIWhen groups make decisions—whether humans, robots, or animals—not all members contribute equally. Some have more reliable information, while others hold greater social influence. A new study...

Most Powerful Non-Hydraulic Robotic Arm Lifts a Ford F-250

Rise Robitics Superjammer robotic arm is after that Guinness Book of World Records titleRise Robotics is gearing up to claim a spot in the Guinness Book of World Records with the world's strongest non-hydraulic robotic arm. For nearly a decade, this record has remained uncontested since the Fanuc M-2000iA/2300 lifted an impressive 5,070 lb...

Humanoid Robots Join Assembly Line to Build More of Themselves

Apptronik's Apollo robot will have to successfully carry out simple repetitive tasks before it can help manufacture humanoid bots like itselfApptronikView 3 ImagesThe self-replicating robot era may soon be upon us: Apptronik's humanoid Apollo robot is preparing to help produce more copies of itself, thanks to a new partnership with global engineering firm Jabil....

Flatworm-Inspired Aquatic Robot Propels Itself with a Wiggling Motion

The robot is ideal for use in environments such as ponds, where it won't hurt animals or get tangled in debrisEPFLTo safely collect data in delicate aquatic environments, researchers have developed a robot that mimics flatworms' swimming motion.While flatworms usually move along the seabed, they can also propel themselves through water by undulating their...

A New Learning Framework Enables Humanoid Robots to Quickly Recover and Stand Up After Falling

Credit: Xialin He et alHumanoid robots, designed to resemble the human body, are becoming increasingly capable of efficiently handling diverse tasks in real-world environments. Advances in their control algorithms have led to significant improvements, enabling many to move faster and mimic human-like motions more effectively.Since humanoid robots are designed to walk and run like...