Robot : Science World Report

Sep 03, 2015 04:12 PM EDT

Starfish-Killing Robot May Lethally Inject Starfish on the Great Barrier Reef

A starfish-killing robot may be let loose on the Great Barrier Reef. Scientists have designed a robot to help tackle crown-of-thorns starfish that are posing a significant threat to coral.

Aug 27, 2015 06:46 AM EDT

3D-Printed Microfish Robots May Deliver Drugs in Your Blood

Scientists have used an innovative 3D-printing technology to manufacture multipurpose fish-shaped microrobots that swim around and are powered by hydrogen peroxide.

Aug 17, 2015 03:42 PM EDT

Gecko-Inspired, Robot Lemur May Work on the International Space Station

NASA may have designed a gecko-inspired robot that could, in the future, help the International Space Station.

Aug 14, 2015 11:02 AM EDT

Mass Extinctions May Accelerate Evolution--At Least with Robots

Most people don't think mass extinctions are a good thing. Now, though, researchers have found that these extinctions may actually accelerate evolution, unleashing new creativity in adaptations.

Aug 14, 2015 07:47 AM EDT

Bears Freaked Out by UFOs that Wildlife Biologists Use

Drones can be a huge boon to wildlife biologists. Now, researchers have found that these robots may actually stress out the wildlife they're observing.

Aug 13, 2015 07:49 AM EDT

This 'Mother Robot' Can Create Baby Robots That Can Evolve Over Generations

Imagine a robot that can build other robots. Now imagine a "mother" robot that can test each of its "children" to see which ones perform the best at certain tasks. Now, this robot is real.

Aug 11, 2015 10:13 AM EDT

MIT Engineers Create New Humanoid Robot with Human-like Reflexes

MIT engineers may have created the most human-like robot yet for this year's DARPA robotics competition. The new, bipedal robot actually has human reflexes.

Aug 07, 2015 08:49 AM EDT

Robot Swarms Can Evolve to Self-Organize Their Tasks

Evolution isn't just for biological species; it's also something that can occur with robots. Researchers have found that Darwinian selection can be used to evolve robot controllers able to effectively self-organize their tasks.

Aug 06, 2015 07:20 AM EDT

NASA Creates Robot Drones to Prospect the Moon and Mars for Resources

Resources aren't easy to find on the moon or Mars, and that's why NASA is building drones to find them.

Aug 05, 2015 10:31 AM EDT

NASA Robot 'Weaves' Rocket Parts for Future Mars Mission

A NASA robot may be set to build rocket parts for a Mars mission.

Aug 05, 2015 08:07 AM EDT

New Robotic Method Gives Robot Hands More Dexterity

Researchers have designed a robot that can make much more nimble movements with its hands.

Jul 30, 2015 07:46 PM EDT

Jumping Robotic Insect Can Run Across Water

Scientists have created a robot that mimics the same movements as an actual insect. Researchers have created a mechanical insect that can launch itself off of the water's surface.