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Human-centric soft robotics flip the script on 'The Terminator'

Pop culture has often depicted robots as cold, metallic, and menacing, built for domination, not compassion. But at Georgia ...
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Yogi: New humanoid robot capable of ‘genuine human connection’ could take over homes

C artwheel Robotics is developing a humanoid robot called “Yogi”, which is designed to move naturally, perform household tasks, and bring a friendly presence to homes. Humanoid Global Holdings Corp., ...

These robots can clean, exercise - and care for you in old age. Would you trust them to?

It sounds like something from a sci-fi film - but some scientists believe this clever new tech could help alleviate strains ...
New Atlas

MIT's artificial muscles for soft robots flex like a human iris

Engineers at MIT have devised an ingenious new way to produce artificial muscles for soft robots that can flex in more than one direction, similar to the complex muscles in the human body. The ...
Popular Science

5 space robots that could heal human bodies—or even grow new ones

What would a space ER look like? Bio-inks, magnetic robots, and fungi-inspired tubes are just some of the futuristic options. By Tatyana Woodall Published Jul 25, 2023 9:00 AM EDT Get the Popular ...
Science Daily

Soft robot detects damage, heals itself

Engineers have created a soft robot capable of detecting when and where it was damaged -- and then healing itself on the spot. Cornell University engineers have created a soft robot capable of ...
Nanowerk

Soft robotic system detects damage and self-heals like human or plant skin

Engineers are another step closer to developing soft robotics and wearable systems that mimic the ability of human and plant skin to detect and self-heal injuries. (Nanowerk News) A University ...