Programmable matter and robotic systems represent a dynamic frontier in materials science and robotics, where discrete, often modular units are designed to change their physical properties and ...

US engineers develop soft robots that move without motors using liquid crystal elastomers and embedded electronics.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A Pittsburgh-based company has unveiled a palm-sized robot dog that obeys voice commands and even does backflips. The Bittle X, ...

Designing robots that can change shape can enable a range of applications, such as exploring environments or manipulating objects. Folding for shape transformation, akin to origami, is an established ...

Researchers have developed a technique to 3D-print materials with customizable mechanical properties that can also sense how they are moving and interacting with their environment. Their method only ...

GAITHERSBURG, Md., July 29, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- According to Stratistics MRC, the Global Programmable Robots Market is accounted for $2,302.07 million in 2019 and is expected to reach $8,083.61 ...

Hasbro Pulse Fan Fest kicks off today, giving fans a huge set of upcoming collectible revels from a variety of properties. One of the biggest franchises to get new products during the event is the ...

A dynamic silicone-based material enables pressure sensors that reshape, heal damage, and disassemble, offering new capabilities for soft robotics and wearables. (Nanowerk Spotlight) Machines that ...

What truly sets the Bittle X V2 apart from every other robot kit on the market is how far it can grow with you. It is easily ...

In this age where countless goods are manufactured, shipped and sold around the world every hour, customers expect prompt delivery of their orders to their doorsteps without delay. Manufacturers, ...