Robotic Touch: “Electronic Skin” Brings Robots Closer to Human Sensation
A new development in electronic skin technology could reshape how robots interact with the physical world. Scientists from the University of Cambridge and University...
When Microrobots Navigate Like Pros — In Labs, Factories, and Beyond
Microrobots — machines smaller than a grain of sand — hold enormous promise for tasks that require precision at scales where conventional tools cannot...
When Robots Start Listening, Missions Get Safer
Robots have long struggled outside carefully controlled environments. While factory automation excels at repetitive, predefined tasks, even small changes in lighting, object position, or...
A Robot That Moves Without Motors? This One Does
Soft robots are often seen as a promising solution for operating in delicate or constrained environments, but they come with a key limitation: movement....
NASA’s Moon Tracks Use Levitating Limbless Robots
NASA, as part of its Innovative Advanced Concepts Program (NIAC), is looking to build the “first lunar railway system” using robots and a concept...
NASA Employs AI-Powered Robotic Blacksmiths for Manufacturing
Machina Labs is advancing NASA's manufacturing capabilities with its innovative robotic blacksmith platform, the Robotic Craftsman. This system utilizes 7-axis robots to revolutionize how...
New Soft Joint Technology Enhances Robot Adaptability and Safety
Researchers at Universidad Carlos III de Madrid (UC3M) have developed a cutting-edge soft joint model that promises to significantly enhance the versatility, robustness, and...
One AI, Many Bodies: A New Approach to Generalized Robotics Control
US-based Skild AI has introduced the Skild Brain, an artificial intelligence system designed to operate across a broad spectrum of robotic platforms. Unlike traditional...
The Robot That Turns Orders Into Objects
Robotic fabrication has traditionally required specialized skills, detailed digital designs, and lengthy production times. In most environments—industrial, commercial, or operational—this limits how quickly custom...
Inspired by Flies, This Robot Eye Sees 180 Degrees
Small drones and mobile robots increasingly operate in tight, cluttered environments where awareness must be both wide and fast. Conventional camera systems can capture...
Monocopter Drone Has Foldable Origami Wings
A new innovative drone inspired by nature has one rotary wing inspired by origami that can fold and expand during flight. The research team...
Watch: Advanced “Robo-Wolves” Could Replace Soldiers in Battle
At this year’s Airshow China in Zhuhai, China South Industries Group Corporation (CSGC) unveiled its latest development in unmanned combat technology: a series of...
The Robots That Fight Fires
Renowned Chinese robotics company Unitree has introduced its latest innovation in firefighting technology: a new line of quadruped robots designed for fire rescue operations....
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...
This New Robot Tech Keeps Troops Out of CBRN Danger
Chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear hazards remain among the most dangerous threats soldiers can face. Detecting and responding to these risks is often slow,...
This Soft Robot Jumps Using Nothing but Light
Conventional robots rely on motors, batteries and processors to move and react. While effective, these components add weight, complexity and potential points of failure...
Open Call for Startups With Dual-Use Technologies
iHLS and the Ministry of Defense invite you to join the fifth cycle of INNOFENSE and receive a remarkable opportunity to showcase your technology...
LG Electronics Enters the Humanoid Robot Race
At CES 2025, LG Electronics unveiled its ambitious plans to break into the rapidly evolving humanoid robot market. Traditionally known for its less-complex wheeled...
Modular Soft Robotics Unlocks Next-Gen Haptics for VR and Rehabilitation
A new pneumatic-driven soft robotics platform is offering a fresh approach to lifelike haptic feedback across virtual reality, rehabilitation, and human-machine interaction. Developed at...
Self-Charging Humanoids Step in for Border Duty
Border checkpoints are under increasing pressure to manage rising traveller volumes, evolving security demands, and labor-intensive inspection routines. Many of these sites operate around...
No Longer Just on TV: A Robotic Hand That Expands Access...
One of the persistent limitations of robotic manipulation is reach. Even highly dexterous robotic arms are constrained by their fixed mounting points, forcing complex...
The Robot That Carries Gear—and Watches for Threats
Modern ground forces are under increasing pressure to operate with less exposure while maintaining mobility and firepower. Carrying heavy equipment, securing movement routes, and...

















































