Chameleon-like artificial skin can change colors to match its environment
Chameleons have long been a symbol of adaptation due to their ability to adjust their iridophores, a special layer of cells under the skin
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JJ Shavit
- Aug 11, 2021
Bees find refuge from perilous world in robotic hive
The buzz of the bees drowned out the hum of the robotic arm, which worked with an efficiency no human beekeeper could match.
JD Shavit
- Aug 10, 2021
Legged robots developed new way to navigate difficult terrain
The success of robotic swarms in aerial, aquatic, and land-based environments can be attributed to ease of navigation in a controlled space
JJ Shavit
- Jul 30, 2021
Robot breaks world record by arranging 100,000 dominos into mural in 24 hrs
Engineer and YouTuber Mark Rober has created a robot that can make domino murals at lightning speed, and has shown it off with a video
JJ Shavit
- Jul 28, 2021
Father builds exoskeleton suit to help his son and others walk for the first time
Oscar Constanza, is a 16-year-old with a genetic neurological condition. He now has the ability to walk for the first time.
JJ Shavit
- Jul 27, 2021
Tokyo Olympics showcases robot basketball player -drains threes and half-court bombs
During the halftime show, Toyota brought back its basketball-shooting CUE robot for a special demonstration of 3-point shooting prowess.
JJ Shavit
- Jul 20, 2021
Getting dressed with help from robots
A human-aware motion planning algorithm addresses the safety gap in collaboration between robots and humans.
JJ Shavit
- Jul 19, 2021
A 3D-printed soft robotic hand that can play Nintendo
A team of researchers from the University of Maryland has 3D printed a soft robotic hand that is agile enough to play Nintendo's Super Mario
JJ Shavit
- Jul 18, 2021
Animatronic dolphins could replace captive animals at theme parks one day
Darting around the pool as a group of swimmers stands in the shallow end, the dolphin looks much like those that jump through hoops
JJ Shavit
- Jul 16, 2021
Meet the world's first punk rock band made completely of robots
The One Love Machine Band is the freshest new punk band to come out of Berlin – and its members are made entirely of scrap metal
JJ Shavit
- Jul 8, 2021
Scientists invent new E-Skin for robots to interact with and feel their surroundings
New creation could give machines human-like sense of touch to better judge human intentions and respond to changes in the environment
JJ Shavit
- Jun 17, 2021
A helping hand: Spanish inventor crafts 3D-printed, prosthetic arms
Born without the lower part of his left arm, eight-year old Juan Moyolema was thrilled to receive a new hand
JJ Shavit
- Jun 17, 2021
Indian Startup Builds Lightweight Bionic Hand At 1/10 The Cost
Makers Hive, a Hyderabad-based assistive technology startup, has developed the KalArm, a 3D printed, lightweight and affordable bionic arm
JJ Shavit
- Jun 16, 2021
Bruisable artificial skin could help prosthetics, robots sense injuries
When someone bumps their elbow against a wall, they not only feel pain but also might experience bruising.
JJ Shavit
- May 27, 2021
The robot smiled back
Columbia Engineering researchers use AI to teach robots to make appropriate reactive human facial expressions, an ability that builds trust
JJ Shavit
- May 5, 2021
A touch from a conversing robot is linked to positive emotional state
A small study found that people who were touched by a humanoid robot while conversing with it subsequently reported a better emotional state
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