Researchers have unveiled a novel class of AI-enhanced artificial muscles built from bio-inspired, lifelike materials.

Think of actuators as the robot’s muscles —the technology that enables humanoids to move. Actuators come in three types: ...

This article is part of a series of articles based on common questions in robotics. The previous article dealt with the question: What is a robot? Robots are machines designed to perform tasks – ...

Despite major advancements in robotics and the huge potential it has to make our lives easier, robots are still mostly stuck in industrial settings. We have seen a few robots enter homes, healthcare, ...

On a cold, blustery day earlier this week—hardly an ideal day for a regatta—a few dozen Johns Hopkins University engineering students showed up at the fountain in front of President Ronald J. Daniels' ...

Since Tesla unveiled its Optimus humanoid robot in 2021, its development has progressed rapidly. Last year, the company ...

Genesis Robotics revealed its LiveDrive actuator last month in Germany. Genesis Robotics Helping the elderly stay in their homes with an assistive robot, giving those with disabilities greater ...

The device is intended for intelligent underwater detection, real-time environmental monitoring, and potentially covert ...

If Star Wars' R2-D2 is your idea of a robot, think again. Researchers have reported a new class of soft robot, composed of ultrathin sensing, actuating electronics and temperature-sensitive artificial ...