MIT’s 16.85 capstone challenges students to design fault-tolerant autonomous drone systems capable of navigating uncertain environments and complex missions.
By Soham Nandi
12 Mar 2026
RMIT University engineers in Australia have built a remote-controlled minibot that hoovers up oil spills using an innovative filtering system inspired by sea urchins.
The Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC) Hartree Centre is working with the South African Astronomical Observatory (SAAO), a leading center for optical and infrared astronomy, to deliver the ‘Intelligent Observatory’ program.
Visual cues, particularly ground projections, are key to enhancing trust and predictability in delivery drone interactions, according to recent findings.
By Soham Nandi
11 Mar 2026
A mobile robotic assistant guided by digital twins streamlines wind turbine nacelle assembly, cutting installation time and enhancing accuracy significantly.
By Soham Nandi
10 Mar 2026
This research advances hybrid soft-rigid robot simulations, achieving up to 1000 times faster computations through analytical derivatives in the GVS framework.
By Soham Nandi
6 Mar 2026
With the Mars Global Localization system, Perseverance can now determine its location in minutes, significantly improving its autonomous driving range on Mars.
By Soham Nandi
5 Mar 2026
This innovative prosthetic hand utilizes soft robotics and AI, achieving stable object handling with an 80% grasping rate, prioritizing simplicity and function.
By Soham Nandi
4 Mar 2026
NASA's Curiosity rover reveals new insights into Mars' hydrological history, suggesting subsurface water may have persisted long after surface water vanished.
By Soham Nandi
3 Mar 2026
MIT's new initiative combines synthetic biology and AI to develop programmable antibacterials, targeting antimicrobial resistance with precision and innovation.
By Soham Nandi
27 Feb 2026
Researchers developed a hydrogel robot that detects infrared radiation and moves directionally, offering a novel approach to integrated sensing and actuation.
By Soham Nandi
26 Feb 2026
Adelaide University researchers have initiated the development of a world-first cybersecurity system designed to protect drones from increasingly sophisticated cyber threats.
A new steering-based control method enhances autonomous robot tracking accuracy in open environments, crucial for safety in chemical processing facilities.
By Soham Nandi
25 Feb 2026
The capital city of Chisinau recently transformed into a national hub for engineering and innovation, proudly hosting the first official edition of the FIRST Tech Challenge (FTC) National Championship in Moldova.
Advancements in soft robotics highlight dielectric elastomer and fluid actuators, yet lowering operating voltage remains a key challenge for real-world use.
By Soham Nandi
24 Feb 2026