4D printing, or printing using adaptive materials, is on the cutting edge of 3D printing technology, and there may be a way ...

Researchers have unveiled a new method that lets robots handle irregular, curved objects with ...

US engineers develop soft robots that move without motors using liquid crystal elastomers and embedded electronics.

If you've got a 3D printer, a Raspberry Pi, and just a little bit of technical know-how, you can make some truly spectacular ...

With their ability to shapeshift and manipulate delicate objects, soft robots could work as medical implants, deliver drugs ...

"Ancient Japanese Art Brings Spineless Robot To Life!" Sounds very much like a movie plot summary. In reality, it perfectly ...

Chen Shen, assistant professor of mechanical engineering at Rowan University, uses acoustic science to spin and manipulate sound waves for micro applications including miniature robotics and new ...

When I got the chance to try a robot mower, I jumped at it, picturing chilling on the deck with a cool drink, watching a robot mow my lawn. Sadly, the reality was somewhat different. Early robot ...

The Norwegian capital’s leading innovators have got the ecosystem up and running and are now calling for greater access to ...

A simple bundle of staples reveals an unusual physical behavior, one that shifts between rigidity and fluidity depending on ...

Researchers are looking for ways to avoid rigid robot joints. One possibility is to deform material specifically through heat ...

Robotics and automation have moved well beyond the trade‑show stage and into a real investment cycle. Companies across ...