(Nanowerk Spotlight) Of course, most robots can change directions, speeds – some can even change their colors. But what about changing their shapes? Researchers are beginning to create robots that can ...

RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C. -- A U.S. Army project took a new approach to developing robots -- researchers built robots entirely from smaller robots known as "smarticles," unlocking the principles of ...

University of Washington scientists have built a battery-free flying robot that stabilizes its descent by changing shape in mid-air—a design that was inspired by origami, according to a recent paper ...

The Nature Index 2025 Research Leaders — previously known as Annual Tables — reveal the leading institutions and countries/territories in the natural and health sciences, according to their output in ...

Robots load parts. CNC controls adapt feeds and speeds on the fly. Dashboards stream spindle data in real time. It's tempting to think the hard work is done by software now, and tooling is just a line ...

A 110-year-old patent has inspired a new robotic hand that can securely grip objects of any shape without the need for complex motorised joints. The inspiration for the device dates back to 1913, when ...