Abstract: Mobility in daily unstructured environments, particularly in human-centered scenarios, remains a fundamental challenge for mobile robots. While traditional prediction-based approaches ...

In a proof-of-concept study that integrates smart materials, machine learning and an optical control system, a team of Rice researchers led by materials scientist Hanyu Zhu used a light-patterning ...

A soft robotic device could help first responders open airways in seconds, making lifesaving care safer and faster for ...