Robotics

New experiments show simulated robotic limbs can feel like a part of our own body with a little practice

An integration of soft materials, sensors and flexible electronics is bringing robotic “skin” closer than ever to reality

The design’s origami pattern creates the flexibility needed to deliver compounds to specific areas of the body

A system could aid forensic searches and crime-scene mapping by detecting reflections from human materials

To propel itself higher than any known engineered jumper or animal can, it had to ignore the limits of biology

A new machine called BirdBot balances walking efficiency and speed

The neuromorphic computing device solved the puzzle by working like an animal brain would

A laser-focused chef prints and cooks complex designs

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A performance with living and mechanical partners can teach researchers how to design more relatable bots

The virtual robots look weird, but they get the job done

An ambitious project is underway to develop a robot with enough smarts, strength and sensitivity to restore fragmented archaeological remains