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Anemone-Inspired Hydrogel Robot Detects Overheating for Early Fault Prevention

Researchers developed a hydrogel robot that detects infrared radiation and moves directionally, offering a novel approach to integrated sensing and actuation.

26 Feb 2026

Soft Robotics Just Hit a Performance Milestone, But Safety is Now the Bottleneck

Advancements in soft robotics highlight dielectric elastomer and fluid actuators, yet lowering operating voltage remains a key challenge for real-world use.

24 Feb 2026

Can AI Make Rehabilitation Robots Feel More Natural?

The integration of deep reinforcement learning with PD control in humanoid robots enhances gait stability and patient comfort during lower limb rehabilitation.

20 Feb 2026

Why We Forgive Humans but Punish Robots for One Bad Move

Findings indicate that robot competence judgments vary with diagnosticity, affecting how explicit and implicit evaluations respond to inconsistencies.

19 Feb 2026

Neuron-Driven Control Could Redefine How Soft Robots Handle the Unexpected

This study presents a bio-inspired control framework for soft robots, enhancing tracking accuracy by over 44% under disturbances while maintaining stability.

17 Feb 2026

A Biomimetic Robot Just Forced Neuroscientists to Rethink Joint Sensing

This study demonstrates that Type I receptor-like sensors in a robotic joint achieve sub-2° positional accuracy, redefining joint receptor functionality.

13 Feb 2026

Self-Guided Bubble Bots Target Tumors With Precision

Bubble bots from Caltech represent a breakthrough in microrobotics, enabling targeted drug delivery to tumors and improving outcomes in cancer treatment.

3 Feb 2026

Robotic Hand Detaches, Crawls, and Retrieves Items Independently

The innovative robotic hand features reversible fingers, allowing for autonomous movement and multi-object handling, merging mobility with manipulation.

3 Feb 2026

Hydrogel-Based Systems Mimicking Biological Energy Conversion

Research on a novel synthetic material mimicking biological muscle could transform soft robotics and prosthetics, enabling precise, adaptable movements.

29 Jan 2026

What if Robots Could Smell Danger Before We See it?

Advanced electronic noses and algorithms are transforming robotic olfaction, enabling machines to detect odors for improved safety and environmental monitoring.

28 Jan 2026