James Bruton creates omni-directional robotic wheel that self-balances even when pushed away
No one does crazy DIY on wheels like James Bruton, who’s got a knack for putting together machines that have never existed on the face…
Robots
Wireless bionic arm with detachable hand that crawls on its own is boon for prosthetics dependents
3UK-based robotics firm, Open Bionics, has some interesting and functional prosthetics to its credit, including the world’s first 3D-printed bionic fingers. In another first, the…
Tiny, winged robot jumps instead of flying
What we know about robots and how they are created is constantly evolving as we see scientists draw inspiration from the natural world to create…
Robotic gripper uses tape measure as inspiration to hold delicate objects
Imagine a robot delicately plucking ripe tomatoes from a vine or carefully selecting a fragile piece of fruit without causing a single bruise. This could…
Squishy salamander robot pushes boundaries of soft robotics
Robotics has long been dominated by rigid materials and precise mechanical movements. But a fascinating development is taking hold – soft robotics. These robots, built…
Kawasaki CORLEO is an all-terrain robot horse that you can actually ride
Boston Dynamics has been developing quadruped robots with major success, and a few other inspired versions by robotic companies including Unitree’s Go series (Go1, Go2),…
FlashBot Arm humanoid ushers a new era of service robots that are actually resourceful
Chinese robotics companies are getting their act together lately in the development of advanced humanoids and AI-powered robots that have practical utility. These eerily intelligent…
UC Berkeley Unveils World’s Tiniest Battery-Free Drone Powered by Magnetic Fields
Back when we imagined the future, flying robots were always loud, blinking, and somehow armed — straight out of a ‘90s sci-fi flick. The reality,…
Air-Powered Robots Walk Straight Off the 3D Printer
Most of the time when we hear the word robotics, it brings to mind all the different robots that we’ve seen in movies and television…
SwitchBot’s Amazon Spring Sale Lets You Automate Your Entire House And Save Over $1000
A smart home isn’t defined by how many voice assistants it responds to or how many apps you’ve installed to manage your light switches. It’s…
NEO Gamma humanoid robot dons a 3D-printed fabric skin to better blend with your home
Humanoid robots have captured our imagination for decades, but their transition from science fiction to household reality has been hindered by one glaring issue: they’re…
Looking to Ditch DJI? These 5 Alternative Camera Drones Are Worth Exploring
Backyard hobbyists, travel vloggers, indie filmmakers, and even search-and-rescue teams—these days, everyone wants a drone. And for good reason. A decent quadcopter can shoot stabilized…