Virtual-reality tech is fast becoming more real
Virtual-reality technology could help cure people of phobias including about spiders. © Leena Robinson, Shutterstock.com By Helen Massy-Beresford Imagine a
Soft micro-combustion actuators unlock explosive robot motion
Most robots use electric actuators, but this little fella packs a lot more punch. Researchers have created a new type
“Brainless” Soft Robot Navigates Complex Environments in Robotics Breakthrough
In the evolving field of robotics, a novel breakthrough has been introduced by researchers: a soft robot that doesn’t require
High-tech microscope with ML software for detecting malaria in returning travellers
By Deborah Pirchner Malaria is an infectious disease claiming more than half a million lives each year. Because traditional diagnosis
How drones are used during earthquakes
In the realm of disaster response, technology plays a pivotal role in aiding communities during challenging times. In this exploration,
Making life friendlier with personal robots
Sharifa Alghowinem, a research scientist in the Media Lab’s Personal Robots Group, poses with Jibo, a friendly robot companion developed
Fiber-infused ink enables 3D-printed heart muscle to beat
This illustration shows a 3D printed heart ventricle engineered with fiber-infused ink. Credit: Harvard SEAS By Kat J. McAlpine /
What’s New in Robotics? 08.09.2023
News briefs for the week take a look at robotics at tradeshows FABTECH and PACK EXPO taking place near-simultaneously this
Bio-inspired Sensiworm is made to inch(worm) its way into jet engines
It goes without saying that it is very important for airliners’ jet engines to be regularly inspected. Such inspections could