Bionic springtail bug can leap 23 times its body length

Researchers at Harvard University have engineered an bug-inspired microrobot that vaults, climbs and scoops objects in challenging terrains.
Mini swimming bot inspired by marine flatworms

EPFL engineers develop credit-card-sized aquatic bot with undulating fins capable of hauling heavier loads than itself while preserving delicate underwater habitats.
‘Robot blood’ doubles as liquid battery and hydraulic system in jellyfish bot

Cornell University researchers have unveiled worm and jellyfish robots with ’embodied energy,’ to reduce weight and costs.
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.