The new Neo robot from 1X is designed to do chores. It'll need help from you and from folks behind the curtain.

Soft elastic material uses energy-free floppy modes to perform and reprogram calculations, enabling smarter robots and ...

Last year, a South Korean team, inspired by octopus adaptations, developed a metamaterial-based soft machine capable of ...

A soft robotic system uses liquid crystal elastomers to merge shape shifting, gripping, and color change, demonstrating fully ...

When someone stops breathing, the clock starts ticking. First responders often need to get air into the lungs fast, and one of the most reliable ways is to slide a tube into the windpipe. This process ...

A recent University of Iowa study features an underwater vehicle that was given increased maneuverability by modeling its limbs similar to that of an octopus, making it easier to navigate difficult ...

A kirigami-skinned soft robot powered by pneumatic muscles achieves crawling, steering and obstacle avoidance, advancing mobility for confined and rough terrain. (Nanowerk News) Limbless animals move ...

For many people living with neurodegenerative diseases or recovering from stroke, daily routines can become exhausting challenges. Simple actions like brushing teeth, raising a fork, or combing hair ...

Maintaining an open airway is a critical priority in emergency medicine. Without the flow of oxygen, other emergency interventions can become ineffective at saving the patient’s life. However, ...