Robotics

Soft robots are often seen as a promising solution for operating in delicate or constrained environments, but they come with a key limitation: movement....

The US recently concluded a series of experiments on new tech during Project Convergence Capstone 4 (PC-C4), involving the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines,...

A recent breakthrough by MIT researchers could upgrade quality control operations in warehouses and factories. Using a novel imaging method, a robotic system can...

Dexterity, a robotics company based in California, has launched Mech, the world’s first industrial super-humanoid robot designed to transform operations in industries like warehousing...

Robotics experts claim that the future of the industry lies in shape-changing robots. Such robots provide unrivaled adaptability and versatility, and show promise in...

Ground robots often struggle with one recurring problem: every terrain demands a different movement strategy. Smooth surfaces favor wheels, rubble demands crawling, and narrow...

Major international sporting events present a unique security challenge. Large crowds, unfamiliar visitors, confined urban spaces, and heightened global attention create conditions where even...

Modern militaries continue to search for reconnaissance tools that can operate where drones and ground robots struggle — inside collapsed buildings, narrow tunnels or...

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...

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Underwater environments are notoriously demanding for electronic systems. Sensors used by divers and underwater robots must withstand pressure, moisture and constant mechanical stress while...

Undersea operations present a persistent challenge: distance and endurance. Oceans are vast, and autonomous underwater vehicles must travel long ranges before reaching their mission...

DARPA has announced that its RACER program (Robotic Autonomy in Complex Environments with Resiliency) recently passed an important milestone by testing its bigger and...

One of the biggest challenges facing autonomous vehicles and robotic vision systems is adapting to rapidly changing lighting conditions. Cameras that perform well during...

A team of researchers at the University of Manchester designed a revolutionary robot that performed the world’s highest-ever jumps by utilizing a combination of...

Microrobots — machines smaller than a grain of sand — hold enormous promise for tasks that require precision at scales where conventional tools cannot...

Small robots could be valuable for exploring collapsed buildings, damaged infrastructure and other spaces that are too confined or dangerous for people. But building...

Robotics has taken a step out of the lab and into living rooms with the introduction of NEO, a consumer-ready humanoid robot designed to...

Recent reports indicate that the U.S. military has been testing rifle-equipped robot dogs at the Red Sands Integrated Experimentation Center in Saudi Arabia. The...

Fiducial markers play a vital role in guiding robots by helping them navigate their environment and recognize objects. These markers, resembling high-contrast black-and-white square...

Legged robots have become increasingly capable in recent years, but most advanced quadruped systems remain expensive, complex, and difficult for students, hobbyists, and researchers...

Small drones and mobile robots increasingly operate in tight, cluttered environments where awareness must be both wide and fast. Conventional camera systems can capture...