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New Paper-Thin Actuator Mimics Human Muscle for Precision Robotics

POSTECH's paper-thin robotic actuator mimics myosin proteins, enabling precise multi-directional movement for advanced applications in surgery and inspection.

14 Aug 2025

Scientists Built a Muscle That Works Better Than Most Actuators—And It’s Not What You’d Expect

Researchers unveil a low-voltage, muscle-like actuator enabling insect-scale robots to move with high force, speed, and efficiency for diverse applications.

7 Aug 2025

Robotic Elephant Built from a Single Material Showcases Breakthrough in Programmable Lattices

This research introduces musculoskeletal robots using programmable lattices, enhancing robotic flexibility and strength through innovative material design.

30 Jul 2025

Researchers Create Magnetic Soft Millirobot That Moves and Senses Its Surroundings in Real Time

This study presents a magnetic soft millirobot that combines movement and environmental sensing, enhancing adaptability in complex, unstructured environments.

26 Jun 2025

Tiny Robot Duo Could Change the Way We Inspect Complex Machinery

The innovative robotic inspection system from CU Boulder uses nature-inspired designs to navigate tight spaces, improving safety and efficiency in inspections.

12 Jun 2025

Guided by Light and Scent, Fruit Flies Become Tiny Robotic Workers

Research shows fruit flies can be guided like microrobots using light and scent, achieving 94% accuracy in tasks like cargo transport and maze navigation.

5 Jun 2025

Study Unveils Robotic Hand That Matches Human Grip with 93 % Accuracy

Researchers developed the ADAPT Hand, achieving 93% success in grasping tasks by mimicking human-like compliance and dexterity in robotic manipulation.

22 May 2025

Teaching Robots to Sense Object Properties Using Only Their Joints

This study introduces a proprioceptive framework for robots to identify object properties through motion analysis, improving efficiency and reducing costs.

13 May 2025

New Soft Ring Robot Crawls Through Complex Terrain Using Only Infrared Light

A groundbreaking soft robot design enables autonomous 3D navigation with infrared light, solving key challenges in soft robotics and enhancing adaptability.

8 May 2025

This Simple 3D-Printed Tool is Rethinking How We Build Soft Robotic Actuators

STAMP revolutionizes muscle fiber alignment on hydrogels using 3D-printed stamps, enhancing soft robotics and tissue engineering with a cost-effective approach.

26 Mar 2025