Lamprey-inspired amphibious suction cup lifts 850 times its own weight
Peking University develops versatile suction disc, maintaining grip underwater and in air, inspired by lamprey anatomy.
‘Sea creature’ minibot hoovers up oil spills
RMIT University engineers develop eco-friendly, remote-controlled minibot inspired by sea urchins, efficiently tackling hazardous oil spills.
UMD entomologist helps bring the world’s ant diversity to life in 3D imagery
University of Maryland researchers utilise AI and robotics to rapidly create detailed 3D models of ant species.
Multimodal limbless crawling soft robot with a kirigami skin
University of Southern Denmark researchers develop innovative robot achieving agile movement with pneumatic muscles and kirigami technology.
How can you rescue a “kidnapped” robot?
Researchers at Miguel Hernández University of Elche develop a LiDAR-based system to tackle robot disorientation challenges.
Elephant trunk whiskers exhibit material intelligence
Researchers at the Max Planck Institute discover elephants’ whiskers have unique stiffness gradients aiding precise touch.
Reversible, detachable robotic hand redefines dexterity
EPFL researchers develop dual-thumbed robotic hand capable of autonomous mobility, inspired by octopus and praying mantis.
Underwater 3D printing could transform maritime construction
Cornell University researchers develop innovative technique using seafloor sediment, advancing eco-friendly maritime infrastructure construction technology.
Team develops smart synthetic material inspired by octopus skin
Penn State researchers create multifunctional smart skin that adapts to stimuli, enabling camouflage and information encryption.
AI learns better when it talks to itself
Researchers at Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology find self-talk enhances AI multitasking and task generalisation abilities.