New robotic system assesses mobility after stroke
A new robotic tool developed by a team of experts in computer science and biokinesiology could help stroke survivors more accurately track their recovery progress.
Nov 28, 2023
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A gecko-inspired twist on robotic handling
The subtle adhesive forces that allow geckos to seemingly defy gravity, cling to walls and walk across ceilings have inspired a team of researchers in South Korea to build a robotic device that can pick up and release delicate ...
Nov 13, 2023
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Assessing permanent damage to self-healing polymers in soft robots
A new study assesses the maximum number of damage and healing cycles a self-healing actuator can endure. The study, which presents a method to automatically and autonomously assess the repeatable healability of a soft self-healing ...
Oct 31, 2023
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Engineers develop breakthrough 'robot skin'
Smart, stretchable and highly sensitive, a new soft sensor developed by UBC and Honda researchers opens the door to a wide range of applications in robotics and prosthetics.
Oct 26, 2023
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Introducing the trimmed helicoid, a soft robot arm that's based on an elephant's trunk
At EPFL's CREATE lab, under the guidance of Josie Hughes, a breakthrough has been made in the realm of soft robotics. Drawing inspiration from the versatile movement of elephant trunks and octopus tentacles, the team introduced ...
Oct 26, 2023
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Researchers develop novel liquid metal circuits for flexible, self-healing wearables
Imagine a stretchable and durable sensor patch for monitoring the rehabilitation of patients with elbow or knee injuries, or an unbreakable and reliable wearable device that measures a runner's cardiac activities during training ...
Oct 2, 2023
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Lifelike robots and android dogs wow visitors at Beijing robotics fair
Winking, grimacing or nodding their heads, robots mimicked the expressions of visitors at a robot expo in Beijing.
Aug 18, 2023
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Computer science researcher creates flexible robots from soft modules
Dartmouth researchers are crafting soft robotic blocks that can work in unison to create structures able to bear weight, roll, walk, grip objects and transport loads.
Aug 15, 2023
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3D printed robotic gripper doesn't need electronics to function
A new soft robotic gripper is not only 3D printed in one print, it also doesn't need any electronics to work. The device was developed by a team of roboticists at the University of California San Diego, in collaboration with ...
Jul 28, 2023
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How robots could help verify compliance with nuclear arms agreements
Ensuring that countries abide by future nuclear arms agreements will be a vital task. Inspectors may have to count warheads or confirm the removal of nuclear weapons from geographical areas. Those hotspots could include underground ...
Jun 21, 2023
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