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Muscle Tissue and Mechanics Combine in Biohybrid Hand Innovation

Researchers have made significant progress in creating an artificial hand that can grip and perform gestures by integrating lab-grown muscle tissue with flexible mechanical joints. This breakthrough opens up new possibilities for robotics, with numerous potential applications. Challenges in Merging Human Tissue with Machines While we’ve seen a variety of soft robots and innovative mechanical […]

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Apple’s Pixar-Style Lamp-Bot Showcases the Friendly Side of Machines

Robotics, Science / Jorge Paka

Luxo Jr. has been a charming presence in every Pixar film since 1995, when the animated desk lamp first hopped onto the screen, playfully stomping on the studio’s logo in the opening credits. This iconic character has now inspired Apple researchers to explore ways to make robots more expressive and improve human-machine interactions—and the result

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Robotic Dogs Handle Bomb Detection, Neutralization, and Disposal

Robotics, Science / Salomão André

We’ve seen robot dogs perform all kinds of unusual tasks, but what about using them to enhance safety? The British Ministry of Defence is deploying these mechanical canines to improve the efficiency and safety of bomb detection and defusal. While bomb disposal robots have been around for decades, they’ve significantly evolved since the British Army

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A Robotic Sea Turtle Might Soon Be Gliding Through an Ocean Near You

Robotics, Science / Salomão André

When designing a fast, agile, and adaptable underwater robot, why not take inspiration from nature? That’s precisely what China’s Beatbot did with its bio-inspired Amphibious RoboTurtle. Unveiled as a prototype at CES last week, this autonomous robot is built for tasks like ecological research, environmental monitoring, and disaster response. Equipped for Advanced Exploration It can

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An Impressive Robotic Hand Now has the Ability to Manipulate Objects it is Holding

Robotics, Science / Jorge Paka

Sanctuary AI’s Phoenix robot is undeniably remarkable, featuring hydraulically powered hands with exceptional dexterity. These hands have recently become even more versatile, as each can now simultaneously hold and manipulate an object. Typically, robotic fingers are operated using cables connected to electric motors. This setup is relatively straightforward, efficient, and cost-effective, provided the hand is

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Streamlined Robotic Manta Ray Swims Faster with a Simplified, Efficient Design

Robotics, Science / Mauro Lucas

Just two years ago, a tiny robotic manta ray set a record as the fastest-swimming soft-bodied robot. Now, its upgraded successor has shattered that record while using less energy in the process. The original 22.8-mm-long robot was developed by Assoc. Prof. Jie Yin and his team at North Carolina State University. It featured two flexible

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Watch: Biomimetic Robo-Bird Takes Flight with a Leap

Robotics, Science / Mauro Lucas

While autonomous flying robots hold promising potential, their usefulness is limited if they cannot navigate uneven terrain after landing. However, an experimental bio-inspired robot overcomes this limitation by mimicking the raven’s gait. Named RAVEN (Robotic Avian-inspired Vehicle for Multiple Environments), the device was developed by Won Dong Shin and his team at Switzerland’s EPFL university.

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A Robot Designed to Enhance Structural Strength Leaves its Imprint in Wet Concrete

Robotics, Science / Mauro Lucas

When we imagine freshly poured concrete, we usually think of leaving it to dry smoothly. However, a new robot, the Conit Runner, rolls over wet concrete, carving grooves to strengthen structures while reducing costs. Deep layers of wet concrete can crack as they dry, so concrete is typically poured in thin layers. To improve shear

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A Robotic Model Equipped with Real Pigeon Feathers Mimics Bird Flight

Robotics, Science / Valeriano Ndeyi

Ever wondered why airplanes have a vertical tailfin? It stabilizes their flight. While flying without one would be more energy-efficient, efforts to achieve this in aviation have yet to succeed. Interestingly, birds manage just fine without a vertical fin—so how do they achieve stability? Pigeon-Inspired Robotics David Lentink, a Professor of Biomimetics at the University

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RoBoa Slinks Through Disaster Areas that are Too Perilous for Other Robots

Robotics, Science / Mauro Lucas

When disaster strikes, drones and robots can search for survivors in dangerous zones. The student team at ETH Zurich designed the RoBoa to slither through debris that would stop other robots. Developed at the Autonomous Systems Lab, RoBoa aids rescue teams in disaster and war zones. Its snake-like movement allows it to navigate rubble while

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