"Ancient Japanese Art Brings Spineless Robot To Life!" Sounds very much like a movie plot summary. In reality, it perfectly ...

While there are many potential uses for soft-bodied robots, the things are still typically only built in small experimental batches. Scottish scientists are out to change that, with a ...

US engineers develop soft robots that move without motors using liquid crystal elastomers and embedded electronics.

Proximity: Sensors that tell the robot if something is close by. Lidar/Radar: These use light or radio waves to measure ...

Researchers are looking for ways to avoid rigid robot joints. One possibility is to deform material specifically through heat ...