The robotics company Boston Dynamics has given its humanoid robot Atlas a three-fingered gripper that covers a large part of the functional range of a five-fingered robotic hand. This is possible ...

A programmable metamaterial finger can lock into four positions without electronics. A simpler, more functional future for ...

The convergence of mechanics and electronics in robotics brings with it a lot of challenges. Thanks to 3D printing and low cost components, it’s possible to quickly and easily experiment with a ...

In early 2014, the Ebola virus began its devastation of West Africa, moving through countries, communities, and families with grim efficiency. Over the next two years, 60 percent of those infected ...