Think of actuators as the robot’s muscles —the technology that enables humanoids to move. Actuators come in three types: ...

Microscopic robots are reshaping the boundaries of science and technology. These micrometer-scale machines combine diffractive optics with dynamic robotics, unlocking applications once thought ...

A visualization of Tiktaalik roseae, an extinct aquatic animal with fossils that shed light on the evolution of land animals from marine animals millions of years ago. Nobu Tamura via Wikimedia ...

Shanghai Kepler Robot Co., Ltd. ("Kepler Robotics") introduced its humanoid robot K2 "Bumblebee" at the event, showcasing the ...

Engineers have developed a hardy quadripedal robot dog that can go for a brisk walk — across the bottom of a pool. The robot, dubbed the Honey Badger, is the creation of a Polish robotics company ...

Before there was Arnold (or AH-nuld), there were probably things like this: robots that can walk without sensors or other special means of propulsion. What would it say if it could talk? Probably ...

Robots, whether they are bipedal humanoids handling basic factory tasks or four-legged military “robot dogs” intended for urban combat, need brains. Historically, these have been highly specialized ...