Many of the robotic systems developed in the past decades are inspired by four-legged (i.e., quadruped) animals, such as dogs ...

Researchers developed a motor-free quadruped robot mimicking dog motion using springs and cables, adapting to speed changes ...

Researchers have created a tiny, shape-shifting robot that swims, crawls, and glides freely in the deep sea. Developed by a ...

A study published in Engineering provides a comprehensive review of actuation and locomotion methods for miniature underwater ...

STAMP revolutionizes muscle fiber alignment on hydrogels using 3D-printed stamps, enhancing soft robotics and tissue ...

Humanoid robots are among the most advanced and fascinating creations in technology today. Their ability to move, interact, and perform complex tasks just like humans. And it depends significantly on ...

Dr. Jacqueline Libby explains why her team’s prototype soft exosuits could replace traditional, clunky stroke rehabilitation ...

A team of MIT researchers recently created the first synthetic muscle actuator that can flex in multiple directions. This ...

A team of mechanical engineers at Beihang University, working with a deep-sea diving specialist from the Chinese Academy of ...

The low-cost robots walk, run underwater, and work in tough places like space or disaster zones, powered only by air and flexible design.

Engineers at MIT have devised an ingenious new way to produce artificial muscles for soft robots that can flex in more than ...