A robotic hand can pick up 24 different objects with human-like movements that emerge spontaneously, thanks to compliant materials and structures rather than programming. When you reach out your hand ...

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Ancient mudras offer a blueprint for smoother robot hand movement and could inspire new approaches to motor training and ...

At the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2025, a remarkable breakthrough in portable robotics was unveiled by Realbotix. The company introduced Melody, a full-sized humanoid robot priced at $150,000.

Inside a glass-walled lab at Tesla's engineering headquarters, dozens of workers act out the motions of everyday life: lifting a cup, wiping a table, pulling open a curtain. They repeat each action ...

Amazon's new Vulcan robot uses physical AI to carefully stow and pick everything from socks to fragile electronics at fulfillment centers. Freelance writer Amanda C. Kooser covers gadgets and tech ...

Researchers have developed a novel framework named WildFusion that fuses vision, vibration and touch to enable robots to 'sense' and navigate complex outdoor environments much like humans do. The ...