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Article - 27 May 2016

The U.S. Army alone is expected to reduce its numbers from 540,000 to 420,000 people, and military robots will be used to keep things effective with reduced manpower.

Robotics for Medical Purposes

Article - 24 May 2016

Having been first used clinically in medicine in 1985, medical robotics are coming of age after several decades of discovery, use, and refinement.

Types of Locomotion from Start to Finish: Swimming

Article - 1 Oct 2014

Robotic locomotion of movement is often inspired by biological locomotion systems perfected in nature. Movement in robots can be brought about by any part of the robot’s structure and is not...

Let’s Build Robots - Connecting the Parts

Article - 18 Sep 2014

Once the basic components required for making a robot are selected, a structure or framework has to be designed by combining all the parts together to achieve a definite shape.

Intermediate Robotics - Binary Sensors

Article - 12 Sep 2014

Binary sensors are based on the principle touch & no-touch values across the array providing a measure of the spatial distribution of force.

Autonomous Self-Assembling Robots for Construction Solutions

Article - 8 Sep 2014

Researchers from MIT have developed a breakthrough robotic technology called M-Blocks; autonomous modular cubes that can change shape based upon the function it wishes to perform.

Learning from Robotic Teachers - Driving Schools into a New Age of Education

Article - 5 Sep 2014

The field of robotics has grown rapidly over the years, creeping into disciplines such as medicine, academics and forensics. The field of education has greatly benefited from advancements in robotics.

A Helping Hand in Robotic Dexterity

Article - 7 Jul 2014

Traditionally, one of the most challenging areas of robotics has been the ability to successfully emulate human behaviour. Now, products like the 'Dextrus' hand from the Open Hand Project may mean low...

Let’s Build Robots: Gathering the Right Parts

Article - 12 Feb 2014

A robot is an electro-mechanical device controlled by an electronic circuit or a software tool. It can replace humans in performing tasks in dangerous and extreme environments.

DIY Robots

Article - 6 Jan 2014

Robots are electro-mechanical devices directed by electronic circuits and computer programs. When it comes to robots, we often picture a robot developed in human form. But robots can be built in a...