This article is part of a series of articles based on common questions in robotics. The previous article dealt with the question: What is a robot? Robots are machines designed to perform tasks – ...

Inspired by our bodies' sensory capabilities, researchers have developed a platform for creating soft robots with embedded sensors that can sense movement, pressure, touch, and even temperature.

On a cold, blustery day earlier this week—hardly an ideal day for a regatta—a few dozen Johns Hopkins University engineering students showed up at the fountain in front of President Ronald J. Daniels' ...

Lattice Semiconductor recently launched its FPGA-based sensor hub solution, aimed at accelerating the application of ...

The global actuators market is projected to reach USD 100.41 billion in 2030 from USD 71.22 billion in 2025, exhibiting a ...

In a lab tucked away in Poland, a group of engineers is quietly redefining what it means to build a robot. Not with circuits ...

Inexpensive robots of all forms are on the rise. Meka uses compliant actuators called series elastic actuators (SEAs) in nearly all joints of its robotic systems. A spring between motor and load ...

While more affordable than other prominent humanoid robots, the Unitree G1 leaks telemetry data, uses static encryption, and ...

Visually, Kangaroo stands out for its minimalist design and an X on its chest. The robot appears headless, though a vision ...