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Researchers Make a Robotic Gripper Out of Langoustine Tails

Catwell — Fri, 23 Jan 2026 17:43:18 GMT

The researchers repurposed langoustine tails into a robotic gripper that can handle delicate objects like a mushroom. (Image Credit: EPFL) Nature has always been a great source of inspiration in robotics. Some bio-inspired machines are, however, unu...(read more)

Scientists Are Working on a Tractor Beam to Remove Space Debris from Orbit

Catwell — Thu, 22 Jan 2026 20:47:18 GMT

UC Boulder is working on a electrostatic beam that generates electrostatic attraction to remove space debris from Earth orbit. (Image Credit: Schaub Lab) Scientists at the University of Colorado Boulder believe dead satellites orbiting the Earth co...(read more)

Ant-like Swarm Robot Lifts and Transports Objects Heavier Than Its Weight

Catwell — Tue, 30 Dec 2025 20:54:45 GMT

The Hanyang researchers microrobot swarm can lift objects and guide insects to food. (Image Credit: Device) Hanyang University researchers developed an ant-like magnetic microrobot swarm that works together to lift objects heavier than its own weigh...(read more)

Three Robot Projects Shaping The Industry

Catwell — Tue, 11 Nov 2025 21:03:38 GMT

www.youtube.com/watch Unitree's G1 humanoid robot is quite impressive! It's already demonstrated new capabilities that exceed what ordinary robots can do. Recently, the robot left viewers in awe as it performed martial and acrobatic arts-insp...(read more)

Origami Inspires the Development of Transformative Structures and Materials

Catwell — Thu, 04 Sep 2025 19:02:57 GMT

Novelino has created many different structures inspired by origami. (Image Credit: Rice University) Scientists often turn to the art of paper folding as a source of inspiration to build projects. Larissa Novelino, assistant professor of civil and en...(read more)

Foxconn Collaborating with TECO to Build Data Centers

Catwell — Tue, 12 Aug 2025 19:17:57 GMT

Foxconn sign from their Wisconsin facility. (via Foxconn) When Foxconn moves, so does the market. Foxconn, a major Apple manufacturer, is setting foot in the AI world by collaborating with TECO to construct all-in-one next-gen data centers. Foxconn ...(read more)

Researchers 3D-print Robot Upside Down that Walks

Catwell — Thu, 31 Jul 2025 17:46:21 GMT

The tiny, soft robot walks right away after being printed. (Image Credit: University of Edinburgh) For the first time, University of Edinburgh researchers used an open-source, customized 3D printer to create soft, tiny robots that walk after being ...(read more)

Apera Implements New Features to Its Browser-Based AI Vision Design Studio

Catwell — Wed, 23 Jul 2025 11:00:00 GMT

Apera introduced new features to its browser-based AI vision design studio. (Image Credit: Apera Forge) Canadian company Apera has been advancing its browser-based AI vision design studio called Apera Forge that streamlines 4D vision-guided robotics...(read more)

Industrial Automation Gets a Brain: The Power of AI in Modern Robotics

CalvinTerence — Thu, 05 Jun 2025 11:06:13 GMT

Imagine a factory where robots don’t just follow orders—they think, learn, and make decisions on the fly. They adapt to changing parts, inspect products with machine vision, and even tell you when they're about to break down. Sounds like ...(read more)

Affordable Robotic Arm Gets Stronger with the Raspberry Pi Pico

Catwell — Fri, 16 May 2025 19:57:14 GMT

(Image credit: element 14 via YouTube) Desktop robotic arms are a great tool to have, but they tend to lean more on the pricier side for the more advanced models. Electrical engineer Milos Rasic understood that notion when he designed his first robo...(read more)

Startup Completes Hypersonic Test Flight

Catwell — Fri, 09 May 2025 19:39:48 GMT

Stratolaunch completed a test flight of its Talon-A2 hypersonic aircraft. (Image Credit: Stratolaunch/Julian Guerra) Private American aerospace startup Stratolaunch launched its Talon-A2 (TA-2) hypersonic plane, completing two test flights around th...(read more)

LEGO is Making Its Tires Out of Recycled Materials

Catwell — Thu, 03 Apr 2025 20:48:05 GMT

LEGO is taking a more sustainable and green approach with its rubber tire production process. (Image Credit: LEGO) LEGO is driving toward a more sustainable and green route. The company recently announced it produces tires out of 30% recycled materi...(read more)

Spider-Inspired Robot Spins Web

Catwell — Tue, 25 Mar 2025 19:38:00 GMT

The robot spun a bridge with a steel balance weight supporting it to demonstrate the load capacity. (Image Credit: Marie Vihmar et al.) Robotic components are usually built in factories, which turn out to be rigid with no versatility. Now, robots ca...(read more)

Researchers Develop Open-Source Framework for Advancing Wearable Robotics

Catwell — Thu, 06 Mar 2025 19:40:28 GMT

The innovative framework takes advantage of movement-assistive robots designed to aid mobility-impaired individuals and enhance the performance of athletes. (Image credit: University of Twente) Researchers from the University of Twente (Netherlands...(read more)

Researchers Develop Robotic Swarm That Acts Like a Smart Material

Catwell — Wed, 05 Mar 2025 09:30:00 GMT

These tiny disk-shaped robots work together to lift and manipulate objects or support weight. (Image Credit: Brian Long/UCSB) UC researchers sought inspiration from embryonic tissues to develop a swarm of robots that act like smart material. The dis...(read more)