Soon, a flexible octopus-like robot could be completely free of wires or internal electronics. Engineers at Rice University have unveiled a new soft robotic arm controlled by laser beams.

In a laboratory in Connecticut, a palm-sized silicone robot scrunches up its body to inch forward in a caterpillar-like motion. A brick tips over onto its leg, trapping it as it struggles to move on.

Soft robotics is poised to revolutionize industries with its flexibility and adaptability. This Collection will highlight original research on the design, fabrication, and application of soft robotic ...

LAS VEGAS, Jan. 10, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Robotics continued to be a major highlight at this year's CES. Beyond the common humanoid and household service robots, Wisson Robotics, a Chinese ...

Around two-thirds of stroke patients struggle with impaired mobility. Behaviors that were previously straightforward, such as walking, showering oneself or getting dressed, become difficult if not ...

A new startup called Figure partnered with OpenAI to develop a humanoid robot and new demo footage puts Elon Musk’s robot to shame. The Figure video shows the startup’s ‘Figure 01’ robot doing tasks ...

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or ...

London, United Kingdom, May 03, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- According to a comprehensive research report by Market Research Future (MRFR), “Soft Robotics Market Research Report: By Type, by Application, ...