A team of roboticists at the University of California San Diego and BASF Corporation has developed a unique 3D-printed soft robotic gripper that operates without the need for electronics. So, how does ...

Polymer-based conductive nanocomposites, particularly those incorporating carbon nanotubes, are highly promising for the ...

What would a space ER look like? Bio-inks, magnetic robots, and fungi-inspired tubes are just some of the futuristic options. By Tatyana Woodall Published Jul 25, 2023 9:00 AM EDT Get the Popular ...

A kirigami-skinned soft robot powered by pneumatic muscles achieves crawling, steering and obstacle avoidance, advancing ...

Soft skin coverings and touch sensors have emerged as a promising feature for robots that are both safer and more intuitive for human interaction, but they are expensive and difficult to make. A ...

Researchers from North Carolina State University have demonstrated miniature soft hydraulic actuators that can be used to control the deformation and motion of soft robots that are less than a ...

(a) Schematic of the multi-material one-step printing process, demonstrating the sequential switching of three different resin tanks during printing to achieve composite structures in a single step.

(Nanowerk Spotlight) Roboticists have long aimed to create machines capable of navigating complex environments and performing sophisticated tasks by replicating the remarkable adaptability and ...

The world of robotics may have taken a giant leap forward by planting a seedling with the creation of the first-ever 4D-printed seed robot - the I-Seed! Created by the brilliant minds at the Istituto ...

A groundbreaking biodegradable heart patch promises to repair damaged heart muscle by merging with tissue and dissolving ...