Although at a first glance it could be misconstrued as a spider or a tiny crab, what engineers at US's Northwestern University built was a half millimeter-wide remote-controlled robot. The tiny robot ...

If you're worried about the impending rise of our robotic overlords, you might want to stop reading now. That's because engineers at Northwestern University in Illinois have created what they claim to ...

Healthcare systems worldwide are struggling with overcrowded hospitals, physician burnout, and rising surgery delays. Which is why it's always a good thing to see research exploring new solutions ...

First, they walked. Then, they saw the light. Now, miniature biological robots have gained a new trick: remote control. The hybrid 'eBiobots' are the first to combine soft materials, living muscle and ...