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Robotics
Robotic technology from humanoid robots, remote robots, origami robots to industrial robots.
Soft Robots for Agility
Untethered soft robots mechanically adapt to their surroundings and tasks and are becoming more agile and…
Video: Person-Shaped Robot Liquifies and Escapes Jail
Inspired by sea cucumbers—yes, you read that right—engineers designed mini robots that shift between liquid and…
See Boston Dynamics’ Amazing Atlas Video
Atlas, Boston Dynamics' most dynamic humanoid robot, is again demonstrating its agility—delivering a tool bag to an…
From Rosie to Optimus Prime: CES 2023 Robotics Wrap Up
When you hear the words "housekeeping robot," what's the first name that comes to mind? We wouldn't be surprised if…
A First: Robot Able to Smell
We've come a long way. Eight years ago, I updated an article series I originally contributed to Digi-Key in 2011.…
From Robotic Wing to Flapping Drones
Based on the findings of a recent study by Lund University in Sweden, the efficiency of bird flight (and bird-like…
A Winged Robot that Lands Like a Bird
EPFL researchers developed a method that allows a flapping-wing robot to land autonomously on a horizontal perch…
Study: The Value or Folly of Taxing Robots
A study by MIT economists suggests an optimal policy would include a (modest) tax on robots to combat the effects…
World-First Caregiving Simulator Lowers Barrier to Entry into Assistive Robotics
Approximately 190 million people around the globe have conditions that impair their ability to move and function…
Amazon Hatches a New Bird
Amazon's new intelligent robot, Sparrow, is a significant stride in AI-driven warehouse automation. According to…