A separate silicone rubber layer, embedded with neodymium iron boron (NdFeB) magnetic particles, is bonded to the PI-PAA film. This “triple-layer sandwich” provides a powerful trifecta of responses: ...

The way the best robot vacuum cleaners have developed over the past year or so is pretty crazy. We’ve seen models sprouting arms and legs, and even ones that claim to climb stairs. However, yesterday ...

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A research team has developed the "hyperelastic torque reversal mechanism" (HeTRM), inspired by natural principles, allowing robots made of rubber-like materials to perform rapid, powerful movements.

Engineers at the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology have developed a way for robots to precisely grasp deformable objects and manipulate them.

The GoQBot is a soft-bodied silicon rubber robot that uses a ballistic rolling technique powered by actuators made out of shape-memory alloy coils to move crazy fast—its push-off time is under 250ms, ...

Kawasaki Heavy Industries has just unveiled a futuristic, rideable, four-legged robot named CORLEO, which is being showcased ...

The ability of robots to handle deformable objects such as wires, clothing, or rubber bands is a core challenge in the automation of manufacturing and service industries. However, until now, it has ...

(TNS) — As three key players vie for dominance, the race to put driverless taxis on roads across the country is heating up. Waymo, owned by Google's parent company Alphabet, already offers paid ...

Demonstration of Tactigon's system to teach movements to a robot without having to program it. — © AFP Demonstration of Tactigon's system to teach movements to a ...