AI-Driven “Wolf Robots” Enhance Frontline Operational Capabilities
China has publicly demonstrated a new class of quadruped robots, dubbed “wolf robots,” during a large-scale military exercise simulating an amphibious attack on Taiwan....
FireAnt Swarms Take a Bite Out of Heavy Armor
A new class of small, ground robots is being pitched for frontline missions: low-cost, networked unmanned ground vehicles (UGVs) that operate in coordinated swarms...
Bat-Inspired Drones Navigate Where Cameras Can’t
Researchers at Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) in Massachusetts are developing small aerial robots that rely on sound rather than cameras to navigate, offering new...
Smart, Stealthy, and Squishy: An Underwater Jellyfish Robot
Chinese researchers have unveiled a new biomimetic underwater robot designed to operate almost invisibly beneath the surface. Modelled after a jellyfish, the transparent robot...
Falcon-Inspired Flying Robot Achieves Independent Takeoff
A new version of a bird-inspired flying robot has demonstrated the ability to take off without assistance and sustain flight at lower speeds—an advance...
How a Chameleon’s “Ballistic” Tongue Can Inspire Robotics
A newly published study is shedding light on an a biological feature of salamanders and chameleons that could have significant implications for engineering applications.—...
Beyond Silicon: Scientists Build Living Computers from Engineered Bacteria
Researchers at Rice University are developing a new kind of computing system—one built not from silicon, but from living microbial cells. With $1.99 million...
Biohybrid Jellyfish Could Monitor Hard-to-Reach Ocean Zones
A new approach to ocean monitoring is emerging from research into one of the sea’s most ancient creatures. Engineers from the University of Colorado...
Robots That Navigate in the Dark: Echolocation System Inspired by Nature
A new navigation system developed at the University of Michigan enables robots and drones to operate effectively in environments where conventional visual tools fail....
Cyborg Cockroach Swarms Could Become Intelligence Agents
A German technology firm has unveiled a biologically integrated surveillance platform that turns living cockroaches into cyborg scouts capable of operating in areas where...
New AI System Teaches Four-Legged Robots to Adapt Movement Like Animals
A new AI-based approach is enabling four-legged robots to move with more flexibility and awareness than ever before, adjusting their gait automatically based on...
Bird-Mimicking Combat Drones Provide Military Capabilities in Plain Sight
At the 10th China (Beijing) Military Intelligent Technology Expo (CMITE 2025), a new aerial warfare strategy was on full display with the unveiling of...
Ultralight Energy Harvester Draws Power from Bee Wing Vibrations
In a notable advance for bio-integrated technology, researchers in China have developed an ultralight piezoelectric energy harvester (PEH) that captures electricity from the natural...
New Swarm Robot System Mimics Nature to Navigate Complex Environments
A research breakthrough from Seoul National University and Harvard University is pushing the boundaries of swarm robotics, introducing a new system that achieves complex,...
The Insect-Sized Hopping Robot for Disaster Zones and Search Missions
A new insect-scale robot developed at MIT is reshaping how robotics can be used in challenging environments like disaster zones. Unlike traditional crawling or...
Biohybrid Robot Performance Could Be Enhanced With Exercise, Study Suggests
Researchers from the Chinese Academy of Sciences have demonstrated that biohybrid robots, which integrate lab-grown skeletal muscle tissue, can be enhanced through physical exercises...
AI-Powered Platform Turns Words into Working Robots
A new platform is pushing the boundaries of robotics design by transforming natural language into functional, 3D-printable robots, with no engineering expertise required. Developed...
Bio-Inspired Robotic Fin to Power New Unmanned Underwater Vehicle
Researchers at the University of Maryland are developing a new unmanned underwater vehicle (UUV) that mimics the movement of fish. Led by assistant professor...
Innovative Navigation System Enhances Autonomous Movement in Robotic Dogs
User-friendly robotic technology has just been upgraded with the introduction of a new "One-Touch" navigation feature for quadrupedal robots. This advancement, unveiled by China’s...
Robot Dogs Deployed in Joint U.S.-South Korea Drills for Underground Warfare...
In preparation for potential combat scenarios in North Korea’s extensive network of underground military tunnels, South Korean and U.S. troops are expanding their joint...
New Robot Can “Spin” Custom Components On-Demand, Inspired by Spiders
Researchers at the University of Tartu in Estonia have developed a revolutionary robot capable of "spinning" its own physical components in real-time, a concept...
How Bat-Inspired Flexible Wings Could Transform Drone Technology
In a fascinating study that could reshape aerial vehicle design, researchers from the Unsteady Flow Diagnostics Laboratory at EPFL have discovered how flexible wings...
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The Counter-UAS Tech Built to Close Blind Spots, Not Chase Drones
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