Using stimuli-responsive hydrogels with regularly arranged colloidal particles, researchers create color-changing microrobots that can freely explore and gather information.
What can AI tell us about the early universe?
Using an artificial neural network and AI, researchers are developing a powerful computational tool to model particle physics following the Big Bang.
Artificial muscles made using natural proteins
Scientists have developed the first artificial muscles made from natural proteins that contract autonomously and consume chemical fuel.
Microrobots that can grow their own bones
A new material gives way to simple microrobots that take advantage of mineralization processes in the body to help in bone repair.
Intestinal patch delivered by wireless capsule
A magnetic, drug-delivering capsule precisely navigates the GI tract to heal gastrointestinal disease and injury.
New drone claw prefers crash landings
A simple crash landing allows drones to perch while minimizing the need for complicated control strategies that increase computational load.
Insects help robots gain better grip
An insect-inspired technology helps break a 25-year-old paradigm in robotics.
Asynchronous insect flight inspires artificial flyers
An asynchronous and self-adaptive flyer can adjust the frequency and amplitude of its wings under specific external disturbances.
A robot in chameleon skin uses nature’s active camouflage
Using advanced sensors and a thermally responsive skin, a new robotic chameleon demonstrates mastery over color.
Responsive skin makes better robot helpers
An electronic skin helps facilitate natural interactions between robots and humans.