Despite their remarkable flexibility, today’s soft artificial muscles struggle to deliver meaningful force. This ...

Engineers propose a new quantitative framework to account for and predict the impact of temperature on the curing speed of platinum-catalyzed silicone elastomers. The findings could maximize ...

Zhejiang University researchers build a flexible robotic hand that literally “sees around corners,” combining deep learning ...

A new class of soft, programmable composites that can twist, stiffen, and move differently depending on direction may soon redefine how robots sense and act in the world. A research team at The Hong ...

Creative carrying: Imagine slinging a water jug up onto Punyo’s shoulder, where it remains steady from above. Kurt's key takeaways Punyo's innovative design and emphasis on cuddling break new ground ...

Until now, when scientists and engineers have developed soft robots inspired by organisms, they’ve focused on modern-day living examples. For instance, we previously reported on soft robot ...

Fluid robot motion is the result of design choices among five options including pneumatics and strain wave gears.

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 ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. A new aquatic robot inspired by Manta rays has broken the world ...