A robot observes its reflection in a mirror, learning its own morphology and kinematics for autonomous self-simulation. The process highlights the intersection of vision-based learning and robotics, ...

In the past year, have you come across videos online of robots performing, running, or working in factories? Have you ever imagined that one day in the future, you could buy or customize a robot just ...

Scientists have created a robot that learns lip movements by watching humans rather than following preset rules. The ...

Fluid robot motion is the result of design choices among five options including pneumatics and strain wave gears.

A soft electroactive gel enables untethered robots to deform, grip, and move using only external electric fields, eliminating the need for internal wiring or circuitry. (Nanowerk Spotlight) The ...

Smart materials can change their shape or form in response to external stimuli, making them indispensable for many applications, including health equipment and automobiles, among others. Now, a ...

Robots often fail outside factories when things move or change. Technology helps them see, feel, and learn, so they can work ...

Trust between humans and robots is improved when the movement between both is harmonised, researchers have discovered. These findings could improve the success of real-world human-robot teams, helping ...

The researchers detailed their findings in the journal Nature Machine Intelligence. "Like humans learning to dance by ...

Trust between humans and robots is improved when the movement between both is harmonized, researchers have discovered. Trust between humans and robots is improved when the movement between both is ...