Revolutionary Snake-Inspired Robot Can Move and Manipulate Objects
Snake-inspired robots have many advantages over conventional wheeled or legged ones, like adapting the shape of their body, entering narrow spaces and moving freely...
Electronic Spider Silk Can Be Printed Directly onto Skin
Researchers from the University of Cambridge developed adaptive and eco-friendly spider-silk-inspired sensors that can be directly and imperceptibly printed onto biological surfaces, from flower...
This Caterpillar Robot Can Split Up and Reassemble Itself
Ancient paper-folding and modern materials science were combined by engineers at Princeton and North Carolina State University to create a revolutionary soft robot with...
US Marines Test Robot Dogs with AI Rifles
The US Marine Forces Special Operations Command revealed it was testing four-legged unmanned ground vehicles (UGVs), or robot dogs, that are armed with artificial...
Nature-Based Deep Learning Model Inspired by Insects Set to Revolutionize Vehicle...
While companies all over the world are working on deep learning techniques that will enable machines to operate autonomously, this UK-based startup is on...
Revolutionarily Small Bee-Inspired Drones
Meet the new, ultra-light, delicately designed robotic bee by Festo’s Bionic Learning Network (known for developing products inspired by nature) – the BionicBee.
These bee-inspired drones...
Rescue Missions to Benefit from Computer-Mounted Cyborg Roach Swarms
Scientists introduce cyborg insects as a solution to the limitations of traditional robots in swarm navigation.
New research integrates living insects with miniature electronic controllers...
New Manta Ray Underwater Drone for High-Endurance Missions
Northrop Grumman Corporation announced a new unmanned underwater vehicle (UUV) prototype called the Manta Ray, which can reportedly carry out long-range, extended-duration, and large payload-capable underwater...
Miniature Robot ‘Smart Swarms’ Inspired by Nature Could Soon Flow Through...
Researchers developed “smart swarms” of miniature robots after drawing inspiration from nature, observing ant colonies, fish schools, and beehives. These mini-bot swarms collaborate through engineered...
US Police Uses Robot-Dog to Thwart Attack
The Massachusetts State Police responded to an incident using a robodog called SPOT. After the police department was alerted to an incident involving a...
The Future of Urban Warfare is Machine Gun-Wielding Robot Dogs
A Chinese team of researchers released a study that claims robot dogs equipped with machine guns can rival human accuracy and marksmanship, which could...
The Navy’s New Lizard-Like Robots
The new tools of the US Navy are AI-powered lizard-like robots developed by Gecko Robotics.
The company explains that these wall climbing robots are used...
New Worm-Inspired Robot Revolutionizes World of Robotics
Snakelike, limbless robots would be extremely useful in search-and-rescue situations where they could navigate collapsed buildings to find and assist survivors, easily moving through...
World’s Fastest, Smallest Robot
Washington State University develops two insect-like robots – a mini-bug and a water strider are the smallest, lightest, and fastest fully functional micro-robots ever...
‘Evolution Eagle’ Military Spy Drone
The Evolution Eagle is a revolutionary covert drone that looks like a bird of prey.
Guard From Above is a Dutch company known for its...
Reptilian Robots for Disaster Response Efforts
A pair of reptilian robots originally built for a documentary on the BBC in 2016 are to be used for disaster efforts and possibly...
US Airforce Saves Lives with Robot Dogs
Master Sgt. Dominic Garcia is the emergency management flight chief from the 2nd Civil Engineer Squadron of the US military. He devised the concept...
From Vine Robots to Insect Compasses – Technology Inspired by Nature
Sometimes scientists struggling with innovation find the perfect solution right under their noses- in nature. Following is a selection of innovative nature-based technology, provided...
World’s 10 Most Advanced Military Robots
Armies worldwide use various automated machines for military purposes, combat, cargo, intelligence gathering, and much more. The following are 10 of the world’s most...
Robot Dogs and AI Inspectors- The Future of Border Security
US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) recently began working with leading trade and travel technology company “Pangiam” to bring cutting-edge artificial intelligence, computer vision, and...
Insect-Like Microphone – The Perfect Spyware
UK based researchers from the University of Strathclyde have managed to create tiny microphones that can autonomously collect sound with little power consumption.
By utilizing...
New Underwater Robot Moves Without Sound
A jellyfish like robot paves the way for the new generation of soft underwater robots. Developed by researchers from the Max Planck Institute for...