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When it comes to tasks like the exploration of unstructured environments, traditional robots may be stymied by obstacles such as uncrossable gaps. That’s where the FiloBot comes in, as it grows like a self-supporting vine.Continue ReadingCategory: Robo… Continue reading Vine-inspired FiloBot “growing” robot 3D-prints its own body
Water striders are fascinating to watch, as they scoot across the water while supported by surface tension. Scientists have now built a tiny robotic version of the insect, which utilizes a record-breaking actuator to get a move on.Continue ReadingCateg… Continue reading Robotic insect moves across the water via world-record tech
Four years ago we told you about the MetaFly, a remote-control flapping-wing flying model insect made by French startup Bionic Bird (which did previously release a model bionic bird). Well, the company is now back with the new-and-improved X-Fly.Contin… Continue reading Bionic Bird releases upgraded X-Fly remote-control flying insect
If you’ve ever tried pulling a mussel off a rock, you’ll know that they’re pretty darn good at holding on. The secret to their success is a natural adhesive, which has now been replicated in a glue that could help keep orthopedic implants attached to b… Continue reading Mussel-inspired adhesive builds a bond between implants and bones
Trees such as maples have “fruits” known as samaras, which consist of a seed joined to a papery wing. Scientists have now created artificial samaras, which could be used to quickly and easily monitor soil temperature from the air.Continue ReadingCatego… Continue reading Airdropped spinning-seed-inspired sensors could monitor soil moisture
Over the years, we’ve heard about multiple systems that copy the structure of gecko feet in order to pick up delicate objects without breaking them. Korean scientists have now taken things further, by adding a means of harmlessly letting go of those it… Continue reading Gecko-inspired gripper does the twist to safely release delicate items
Earlier this year, we heard about some tiny robots that used a bio-inspired mechanism to jump high into the air. The makers of those devices have now tweaked the design, creating bots that jump very long distances – potentially allowing them to travers… Continue reading Tiny locust-inspired robots are champion long-jumpers
Pleurocystitid was a marine organism that existed almost 450 million years ago, long before the first dinosaurs. Scientists have now built a soft-bodied robotic replica of it, which could inspire new methods of locomotion for future robots.Continue Rea… Continue reading Prehistoric sea creature gets reborn as a soft-bodied robot
In order to function safely alongside human workers, robotic arms shouldn’t be hard and unyielding. An experimental new arm was designed with that fact in mind, as it mimics soft n’ squishy elephant trunks and octopus tentacles.Continue ReadingCategory… Continue reading Kinder, gentler robotic arm channels its inner elephant and octopus
Nobody likes getting needles, but unfortunately there are some medications that can only be administered via injection. That could be about to change, however, thanks to the invention of a suction cup that you stick in your mouth.Continue ReadingCatego… Continue reading A cup in the mouth may replace a needle in the arm for drug delivery