Swarms of “ant-like” robots lift heavy objects and hurl themselves over obstacles
Scientists at Hanyang University in South Korea have developed tiny magnetic bots that can transport cargo 350 times heavier than each individual.
Manta rays inspire the fastest swimming soft robot yet
Researchers at North Carolina State University have engineered an energy-efficient soft robot capable of intricate vertical manoeuvres beneath the waves.
Robot that watched surgery videos performs with skill of human doctor
Researchers at Johns Hopkins University in the US have trained a robot to autonomously perform surgery by watching videos of seasoned surgeons.
Bionic pangolin
University of Surrey in the UK builds Plantolin, a pangolin-inspired robot designed by a Californian student that plants trees using its clawed paws.
Tracked multipurpose garden bot includes snowplow mode
US-based Yarbo have developed a new modular yard robot designed for year-round autonomous garden and yard maintenance.
Palletrone: Flying shopping trolleys are not far away
The Palletrone is a new aerial cargo transportation platform, developed by researchers at Seoul National University of Science and Technology in Korea.
Robotic hair transplant
Canadian company Venus have developed Artas iXi, a 7-axis robotic platform designed for hair transplants.
Self-amputating bot
Researchers at Yale University have developed a robot capable of melting its own limbs off to escape hazards.
Autonomous fresh grass harvesting and feeding system for cattle
Dutch agricultural machinery company Lely have developed Exos, an autonomous machine designed to harvest and feed fresh grass to dairy cattle multiple times a day.
Fungus-controlled robots tap into the unique power of nature
Researchers at Cornell University in the US are developing biohybrid robots controlled by fungal mycelia, which can react to environmental changes like light and chemicals.