Robot : Science World Report

Dec 05, 2014 06:51 AM EST

New Improvements for Prosthetic Legs: Scientists Learn from Robots

There may be some new improvements for prosthetic legs. Scientists have applied robot control theory to enable powered prosthetics to dynamically respond to the wearer's environment and help amputees walk.

Nov 12, 2014 07:52 AM EST

Tiny Microbots May Have Electrically-Activated Muscles that Work Like a Human's

Scientists have shown how chains of self-assembling particles could potentially serve as electrically activated muscles in machines that are smaller than a grain of sand.

Nov 06, 2014 10:29 AM EST

Cockroach Cyborgs Receive an Upgrade in Sound Detection for Rescue Missions

Scientists are giving cyborg cockroaches an upgrade. They've created new technology that allows these biobots to pick up sounds with small microphones, and then seek out the source of the sound.

Oct 29, 2014 12:31 PM EDT

How a Robot Makes Up Its Mind: New Visualization System for Navigation

How does a robot make a decision? It's all based on its programming, but understanding what goes into this decision-making process is important for future system designs.

Oct 17, 2014 10:48 AM EDT

New Robot May be Able to Conduct Brain Surgery for Epilepsy Through the Cheek

Scientists may have may found a safer and less invasive way to address epilepsy with a new robot.

Oct 13, 2014 07:10 AM EDT

Snake Robots Slither Across Tough Terrain and May Aid Search-and-Rescue Missions

Sidewinder snakes have the amazing ability to quickly climb sandy slopes in the desert. Now, scientists have taken a closer look at this ability and have created a snake-like robot to test ideas spawned by observing real snakes.

Sep 27, 2014 07:39 AM EDT

Watch This Robotic Octopus Swim Through the Open Sea

With its multiple tentacles and quick movements, the octopus appears like it could be alive--but it's not. The octopus is actually a robot that scientists have been working on for the past few years.

Sep 26, 2014 07:19 AM EDT

Mechanized Human Hands Could Improve Function After Surgery and Injury

There may be a way to help people regain more function in their hands after surgery: mechanization. Engineers have developed and successfully demonstrated the value of a simple pulley mechanism that can actually improve hand function.

Sep 19, 2014 07:56 AM EDT

Flying Robots Can Perform Complex Tasks Where Humans Don't Dare to Tread

Researchers have unveiled a range of different flying robots that could be used to go into areas where it's unsafe for people to venture.

Sep 19, 2014 06:52 AM EDT

Tiny, Autonomous 'Honeybee' Robots Swarm Like Real Insects

You may have heard of swarming bees, but have you heard of swarming robots? Scientists have created a new type of tiny, autonomous robot that, in large numbers, can replicate the behavior of swarming bees.

Sep 15, 2014 12:35 PM EDT

Watch This Robotic Cheetah Bound Off Its Leash and Through MIT's Field

MIT researchers have not only successfully created a robotic cheetah, but have given it the ability to bound across a field without being tethered. The new robot could just represent a new method to create speedy robots.

Sep 12, 2014 10:46 AM EDT

Soft Robot Can Walk Through Flames, Plow Through Snow and Get Run Over by a Car

Imagine a robot that can function in snow, walk through flames and even get run over by a car and still work. Do you think it's too impossible to be true? Then think again.