For nearly half a century, the dream of microscopic robotics has felt tantalizingly close, yet perpetually out of reach. We have grown up on a diet of science fiction like Fantastic Voyage, imagining ...

When a knot lets go, it doesn't just fall apart. It snaps. That simple observation led Penn Engineers to rethink what a knot ...

Humanoid and NVIDIA have jointly deployed AI-powered humanoid robots in live operations at an electronics factory. The robots ...

The world's smallest fully programmable, autonomous robots have debuted at the University of Pennsylvania, sporting a brain developed at the University of Michigan. These microscopic swimming machines ...

Researchers at Penn Engineering have turned a common nuisance—a knotted string—into a high-performance, heat-activated ...

Programmable matter and robotic systems represent a dynamic frontier in materials science and robotics, where discrete, often modular units are designed to change their physical properties and ...

Available for just under $300, this little guy has pre-installed behaviors, but is designed to let you code your own. Share on Facebook (opens in a new window) Share on X (opens in a new window) Share ...

With their ability to shapeshift and manipulate delicate objects, soft robots could work as medical implants, deliver drugs ...

If you’re looking to level up your hardware and programming skills, this isn’t just another build-it-yourself gadget—it’s a robotics and AI training ground disguised as a four-legged companion. The ...

US engineers develop soft robots that move without motors using liquid crystal elastomers and embedded electronics.

Which LEGO robot kit is best? LEGO has been making childhood toys for more than 50 years and now even offer kits that allow your child to build a robot. These sets encourage young kids to explore and ...