This may be the tiniest robot you’ve ever seen. Shaped like a peekytoe crab, it’s a half-millimeter across and it can crawl, jump, bend, and twist through tiny apertures. The edge of a coin provides ...

First, they walked. Then, they saw the light. Now, miniature biological robots have gained a new trick: remote control. The hybrid 'eBiobots' are the first to combine soft materials, living muscle and ...

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It's never a good thing, when a bacterial biofilm forms on the surface of a medical implant. There could soon be a new way of eradicating such films, however, using tiny remote-control liquid-bodied ...

One of the biggest challenges in space exploration is the dangerous nature of space environments: many places we want to explore have no or low levels of oxygen, low or micro-gravity, and potentially ...

Japanese startup H2L has introduced a breakthrough device that could change how we interact with robots. The Capsule Interface allows users to control humanoid robots through their muscle movements, ...

In the race to explore and establish a human presence on the moon and Mars, remote-control robots robots are emerging as a crucial technology that could transform how we handle resources and ...

What is a robot? Well, it doesn't always look like a human. In fact, different roboticists have different definitions. But most agree that a robot needs to be a physical machine that can sense the ...

Healthcare systems worldwide are struggling with overcrowded hospitals, physician burnout, and rising surgery delays. Which is why it’s always a good thing to see research exploring new solutions ...

A human-centered remote monitoring and control system for industrial robots upgrades remote connectivity and control. Olis Connect provides users with a unique remote ...

H2L, a Tokyo-based technology startup, has launched the Capsule Interface. This breakthrough device lets you control robots with your entire body, transmitting not just movement but also physical ...