Robot vacuums have steadily improved their cleaning performance and object avoidance over the years, but during our testing at CNET Labs, we discovered an odd trade-off.

Abstract: This study proposes a flame-resistant soft actuator designed for use in robotic systems operating in fire-disaster environments. Two types of actuators were developed: a pouch-type actuator ...

Despite how advanced robots have become, getting them to feel the way humans do is an incredibly complex challenge.

Why would one of the most sophisticated humanoid robots in the world want to get up from the floor in a way no human ever would? The answer lies deep in the interaction between sensor limitations, ...

Abstract: An actuator health estimation algorithm for a soft swimming robot that can perform anguilliform swimming is developed. Due to harsh operational environments of underwater robots, and the ...

Musk reposted the 38-second video on his X profile, which was originally created by Alex Utopia and shows Tesla's humanoid robots doing a variety of everyday jobs. Since Musk posted the clip, it has ...

Japan-based NSK has announced the development of actuators capable of enabling agile movements in humanoid robots. These drive products include rotary actuators for joints such as shoulders and elbows ...

If you've ever moved into a new home, you know the challenge of packing a moving truck—it's like solving a giant, three-dimensional puzzle. Everything needs to fit just right, and nothing can be left ...