Cockroach cyborgs navigate with light-driven helmets
University of Osaka researchers use UV light helmets to steer cockroaches, achieving 94% maze escape success rate.
Tiny light-powered evaporator bot purifies water
Jilin University develops solar-powered robot, autonomously navigating water surfaces, utilising hybrid materials for enhanced purification.
Neuromorphic chip sees, thinks and remembers, without external computer
RMIT University engineers mimic human brain functions in next-gen vision chip for advanced robotics applications.
Novel structures shrink when pulled
Researchers from AMOLF and ARCNL develop innovative structures that contract when pulled, challenging traditional material behaviour.
Purdue students smash world record for fastest Rubik’s Cube-solving bot
Purdue University’s engineering students achieve record-breaking 0.103-second Rubik’s Cube solution, surpassing previous 0.305-second benchmark.
Jellyfish bot catches a ride on underwater waves
Caltech engineers have taught CARL-Bot to position itself to catch a ride on underwater vortex rings rather than fighting the turbulence.
Brain-less air powered bot inspired by inflatable dancing advertising
Researchers at AMOLF in Amsterdam develop a soft robot that moves autonomously using synchronised oscillating tubular legs.
Amphibious robot mimics doggy paddle
Researchers at South China University of Technology (SCUT) University developed an amphibious robotic dog featuring unique paddling mechanisms inspired by canine swimming.
Eco-friendly aquatic robots can be safely eaten by fish
EPFL researchers develop biodegradable, edible robot using Marangoni effect for safe environmental monitoring without harmful polymers.
Robotic wedding cake with edible batteries
A Swiss Italian team has created a wedding cake with robotic jelly teddy bears and chocolate batteries, showcased at Expo 2025 Osaka.