Robots that move, sense and even coordinate with one another usually bring to mind tangled wires, circuit boards and humming ...

Soft robots that run on air instead of electricity are starting to behave less like simple inflatable toys and more like ...

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

A soft patch on the arm could soon let you steer robots with simple hand movements, even while your whole body is in motion.

A research team in South Korea has developed a soft robot named Octoid that can mimic the movement and behavior of an octopus in its natural habitat. The robot's "triple-in-one" system enables it to ...

This article was commissioned in conjunction with the Professors’ Programme, part of Prototypes for Humanity, a global initiative that showcases and accelerates academic innovation to solve social and ...

Step inside the Soft Robotics Lab at ETH Zurich, and you find yourself in a space that is part children's nursery, part ...

Although they're constantly improving, robots aren't necessarily known for their gentle touch. A new robotic system from MIT ...

Machines even got their own sporting championship in 2025 with the World Humanoid Robot Games in Beijing. Robots from 16 ...

Tokyo engineers unveil a dog-inspired robot that uses air-powered muscles to study how animals absorb impact while running ...

There is also a dance studio, complete with a wood floor and large mirrors. Here scientists record the movements of human ...