Robot : Science World Report

Aug 20, 2014 07:15 AM EDT

How Worms Crawl: New Mathematical Model May Create Inching Robots

What movements do worms use when it comes to inching through the Earth? That's a question that scientists have now answered with the help of a mathematical model which challenges the tradition view of how these creatures get around.

Aug 08, 2014 09:04 AM EDT

Self-Folding Origami Robots Fold Up and Then Walk Away

It sounds like something out of a science fiction movie--a robot that can fold itself up and walk away. But that's exactly what a team of engineers have created.

Jul 29, 2014 11:15 AM EDT

Scientists Study Self-Propulsion to Design Tiny, Nano-Scale Swimming Machines

When you have something as tiny as bacteria and spermatozoa, movement becomes a whole new challenge. Now, scientists have taken a closer look at self-propulsion in a bid to potentially design tiny, nano-scale swimming machines.

Jul 15, 2014 07:29 AM EDT

Terminator-like 'Squishy' Robots May Soon be a Reality with New Material

Scientists may have made a major leap forward when it comes to robotics. They've created a new material that has the potential to robots similar to the ones featured in the movie, "Terminator 2," which could morph from a hard to a soft state.

Jun 23, 2014 10:11 AM EDT

New Robot Can be Taught How to Make Affogato by Talking to It (VIDEO)

Robots need to be given step-by step instructions for tasks they haven't performed before. Now, researchers have found out a way to allow people to give robots instructions in English, teaching them like they would teach a child, rather than having to use code.

May 23, 2014 10:26 AM EDT

Scientists Borrow Inspiration from Nature to Create Next Generation Flying Robots

Flying robots aren't a thing of the future; they're something that scientists are already creating. Researchers have taken tips from nature in order to build the next generation of tiny, flying robots.

May 12, 2014 01:03 PM EDT

New Ultra-Fast Robotic Arm May Snatch Up Space Trash in Orbit

Scientists have made a breakthrough when it comes to robotics. They've created a new, ultra-fast bionic arm that can snatch objects out of midair.

May 02, 2014 10:50 AM EDT

RoboGolfPro: The New Golf Robot Teacher Analyzes the Physics of Your Swing

Last week we saw President Obama interacting with Honda’s ASIMO soccer-playing robot. Another incredible and new piece of robotics is the RoboGolfPro – the golf swing coach of the future with various capabilities.

Mar 27, 2014 06:47 PM EDT

Robot Builds on Insights into Atlantic Razor Clam Dynamics

"RoboClam" replicates a clam’s ability to burrow into soil while using very little energy.

Mar 20, 2014 06:58 PM EDT

Robot Rescuers to Help Save Lives After Disasters

Robots could scour avalanche sites, enter burning buildings or secure city streets contaminated by poisonous chemicals, saving lives and increasing the effectiveness of rescue missions.

Mar 14, 2014 06:28 PM EDT