Bio-hybrid robots turn food waste into functional machines
EPFL University researchers repurpose crustacean shells, integrating them with synthetic components for sustainable robotic applications.
Scientists find curvy answer to harnessing “swarm intelligence”
Radboud University researchers develop geometric rules to control robotic swarms, inspired by natural flocking behaviours.
Flying lifesavers: Drones could soon respond to cardiac arrests
University of Warwick researchers develop drone system delivering defibrillators, potentially halving response time in emergencies.
6-foot spherical bot for moon exploration
Texas A&M University engineers develop versatile RoboBall, capable of transitioning from water to land seamlessly.
New robot sensor does vision and touch in one
Researchers at Japan Advanced Institute of Science and Technology develop ProTac, enabling real-time tactile and proximity sensing.
Scientists build cyborg insect assembly line for search and rescue
Researchers at Nanyang Technological University automate cyborg insect assembly, reducing preparation time by 60 times.
Magnetically guided nanobots for tooth sensitivity relief
Researchers at Indian Institute of Science develop biocompatible CalBots, offering long-lasting relief by sealing dentinal tubules.
Designing drones that can fly in air ducts
Université de Lorraine researchers develop drones using AI and lasers for safer navigation in challenging air duct environments.
Animal-inspired AI robot learns to navigate unfamiliar terrain
Researchers at University of Leeds and UCL created a four‑legged robot, “Clarence,” trained via deep reinforcement learning to adapt gait transitions like animals—trotting, bounding, running—instantly across unfamiliar terrain.
Scientists develop method to build tiny custom microrobots
Researchers at the University of Colorado Boulder have created a new way to build and control tiny particles that can move and work like microscopic robots