Imagine soft robots that can bend, walk and grip. That's exactly what scientists have created in this latest study, which may herald a new age of robotics.
Researchers have taken a closer look at how different animals respond to different terrain, and have found that soft steps and large feet allow animals to navigate very loose soil and sand.
Imagine machines that can learn more flexibly over time. Scientists have created a new way of doing machine learning that enables semantically related concepts to reinforce each other.
Imagine a robotic hand that is dexterous enough to manipulate tiny objects. That's exactly what researchers are working toward with the help of optical sensors.
Babies may have a hidden agenda behind their smiles.
Researchers form Tel Aviv University have realized the importance of trust in the effectiveness human-robot interaction process.
Robots are helping conservationists with a big project. These machines have created the first true three-dimensional picture of submarine canyon habitats by mapping the deep sea in a conservation area.
Is it ethical to have sex with a sex robot? Two scientists from the United Kingdom and Sweden say no.
What happens when you combine mechanical engineering with navigation? Then you get a new navigation device.
An adorable robot may be becoming a bit more useful on the International Space Station (ISS).
Researchers may have created "hedgehog" robots that can hop, flip and tumble across other worlds.
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.
