Glove-controlled robot arm is soft enough to pet jellyfishIt won't squish delicate marine life.By M. Moon, 10.03.2018TwitterFacebookRedditMailShare
Emotional robot uses goosebumps to show how it's feelingYou could know it needs a hug just by holding it.By J. Fingas, 07.16.2018TwitterFacebookRedditMailShare
Researchers create robotic fish that can swim underwater on its ownThe soft robot could be used to observe marine life in its natural habitat.By M. Locklear, 03.21.2018TwitterFacebookRedditMailShare
Scientists 'hack' cells to create 3D shapes from live tissueThey could lead to soft robots and lab-made organs.By J. Fingas, 12.28.2017TwitterFacebookRedditMailShare
Octopus-like rubber skin could lead to shape-shifting robotsBiomimicry is awesome. By M. Moon, 10.19.2017TwitterFacebookRedditMailShare
Synthetic muscle breakthrough could lead to 'lifelike' robotsResearchers claim it's the closest artificial material equivalent to a natural muscle.By S. Shah, 09.21.2017TwitterFacebookRedditMailShare
Self-healing polymers make for tougher soft robotsYou only need to apply heat to trigger their self-healing properties. By M. Moon, 08.17.2017TwitterFacebookRedditMailShare
Harvard's tiny robotic arm can make endoscopic surgery saferIt can be scaled down for incredibly sensitive procedures in the brain or lungs. By M. Moon, 08.05.2017TwitterFacebookRedditMailShare
Soft manta ray robot could watch over coral reefsIt's nature-friendly in more ways than one.By J. Fingas, 04.06.2017TwitterFacebookRedditMailShare
Scientists control soft robots with magnetic fieldsThe trick promises complex control over simple machines.By J. Fingas, 04.03.2017TwitterFacebookRedditMailShare
Gel-based robot hand can grab and release fishThis could lead to kinder, gentler surgical robots.By J. Fingas, 02.01.2017TwitterFacebookRedditMailShare
Soft robot wraps around your heart to help it beatThe device could one day restore heart function without touching your blood.By S. Dent, 01.19.2017TwitterFacebookRedditMailShare
MIT's shock-absorbing robots are safer and more preciseTheir 3D-printed skins help them absorb blows.By J. Fingas, 10.03.2016TwitterFacebookRedditMailShare
Harvard's Octobot is a soft, fully autonomous robotThe current version can only wiggle its tentacles, but it's a start. By M. Moon, 08.25.2016TwitterFacebookRedditMailShare
Robots could get soft, stretchable skin that changes colorsYou won't even see 'em coming. By S. Dent, 03.04.2016TwitterFacebookRedditMailShare
Tiny pneumatic actuator makes soft robots practicalBy J. Fingas, 10.19.2015TwitterFacebookRedditMailShare
Scientists make an artificial heart out of foamBy J. Fingas, 10.18.2015TwitterFacebookRedditMailShare
Liquid metal printing puts flexible circuits on 'anything'By M. Moon, 04.08.2015TwitterFacebookRedditMailShare
Soft octopus robots are equal parts speedy and gracefulBy J. Fingas, 09.23.2014TwitterFacebookRedditMailShare
MIT's soft robotic tentacle can squeeze into tight spots (video)By M. Moon, 09.15.2014TwitterFacebookRedditMailShare