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One of the virtues of untethered soft robots is their ability to mechanically adapt to their surroundings and tasks. Now they are poised to become even more agile and controlled.
Jan 23rd, 2023
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The hybrid 'eBiobots' are the first to combine soft materials, living muscle and microelectronics.
Jan 19th, 2023
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Engineers have designed a new, rubber-like film that can leap high into the air like a grasshopper - all on its own and without needing outside intervention. Just heat it up and watch it jump.
Jan 19th, 2023
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Researchers say that the biological sensor sensitivity to smell is 10,000 times higher than that of existing electronic devices.
Jan 17th, 2023
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Even skeptical reviewers can't spot all the fake abstracts.
Jan 16th, 2023
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Researchers have developed an ultrasonically actuated glass needle that can be attached to a robotic arm. This lets them pump and mix minuscule amounts of liquid and trap particles.
Jan 13th, 2023
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Birds fly more efficiently by folding their wings during the upstroke, according to a recent study. The results could mean that wing-folding is the next step in increasing the propulsive and aerodynamic efficiency of flapping drones.
Jan 13th, 2023
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Study finds way to track hurricane landfalls, other hazards using satellite data.
Jan 13th, 2023
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As AI weapons become increasingly sophisticated, public concern is growing over fears about lack of accountability and the risk of technical failure.
Jan 10th, 2023
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How ants and robots pull-off a prison escape without a plan or a planner.
Dec 22nd, 2022
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Researchers have developed a method that allows a flapping-wing robot to land autonomously on a horizontal perch using a claw-like mechanism. The innovation could significantly expand the scope of robot-assisted tasks.
Dec 20th, 2022
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A new gelatinous robot that crawls, powered by nothing more than temperature change and clever design, brings 'a kind of intelligence' to the field of soft robotics.
Dec 15th, 2022
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Researchers invented an all-water robotic system that resolves these constraints through revolutionary scientific advances.
Dec 15th, 2022
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Researchers are addressing the question how artificial intelligence can be used to create a robot gripping system that is as versatile and energy-efficient as possible.
Dec 9th, 2022
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Researchers combined optical sensors with a composite material to create a soft robot that can detect when and where it was damaged - and then heal itself on the spot.
Dec 8th, 2022
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The sensor can be used for real-time force feedback control and mechanical property testing of intelligent robots. It allows robots to simultaneously detect surrounding force and moment information.
Dec 5th, 2022
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Engineers are working to speed up the order delivery process by optimizing warehouse operations using a collaborative human-robot order picking system.
Dec 1st, 2022
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Researchers simplified the process of producing soft microrobots powered by biomolecular motor muscles by 3D-printing the constituent modules, including actuators and grabbers, in situ.
Dec 1st, 2022
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