This study demonstrates that Type I receptor-like sensors in a robotic joint achieve sub-2° positional accuracy, redefining joint receptor functionality.
By Soham Nandi
13 Feb 2026
Singapore-MIT Alliance for Research and Technology’s (SMART) Mens, Manus & Machina (M3S) interdisciplinary research group, and National University of Singapore (NUS), alongside collaborators from Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and Nanyang Technological University (NTU Singapore), have developed an AI control system that enables soft robotic arms to learn a wide repertoire of motions and tasks once, then adjust to new scenarios on the fly without needing retraining or sacrificing functionality.
Researchers developed an insect-scale artificial compound eye, integrating vision and chemical sensing for enhanced navigation in drones and autonomous systems.
By Soham Nandi
12 Feb 2026
The HCRI framework highlights how effective human-robot collaboration transforms team dynamics, fostering value creation and sustained organizational success.
By Soham Nandi
11 Feb 2026
NASA's Perseverance rover utilized AI for route planning, showcasing the potential of generative AI in enhancing autonomy and efficiency in space exploration.
By Soham Nandi
10 Feb 2026
A recent day aboard the International Space Station (ISS) offered a glimpse into how astronauts and advanced technologies are working together to shape the future of spaceflight.
By Soham Nandi
6 Feb 2026
Kanso Lab's research on sea star movement highlights decentralized control, offering new approaches for designing adaptive robots in challenging terrains.
NASA's AI analysis of Hubble data reveals 1300+ cosmic anomalies, including unclassified objects, reshaping our approach to astronomical discoveries.
By Soham Nandi
5 Feb 2026
AI-generated deepfakes complicate revenge porn legislation, forcing a reassessment of accountability and the protection of personal dignity and privacy.
By Soham Nandi
4 Feb 2026
Plextek has been selected as a supplier on the £180 million Digital Decision Accelerators for Defence (DDAD) Framework, supporting the British Army's ASGARD program - its flagship Transformative Capability Initiative focused on battlefield decision-making and digital targeting.
Bubble bots from Caltech represent a breakthrough in microrobotics, enabling targeted drug delivery to tumors and improving outcomes in cancer treatment.
The innovative robotic hand features reversible fingers, allowing for autonomous movement and multi-object handling, merging mobility with manipulation.
By Soham Nandi
3 Feb 2026
The NHS has launched an AI and robot pilot to help spot lung cancer sooner, as well as a screening program that aims to help tackle inequalities in cancer.
The Smartforce Student Summit will return to IMTS - The International Manufacturing Technology Show, Sept. 14-19, 2026, at McCormick Place in Chicago. This will mark the summit's 14th edition since its launch in 1998.
The integration of shape morphing and electric-field propulsion in microscale particles offers a breakthrough for adaptive microrobots with configurable motion.
By Soham Nandi
30 Jan 2026