A vibrotactile actuator and robotic gripper that operate based on the Lorentz force principle are demonstrated.
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Tiny robots with a big impact: Scientists develop microrobots for single-cell handling
Fitted with nanoscale grippers, these microrobots offer new opportunities for imaging and manipulating single cells.
Future biohybrid robots to be powered by living muscle tissue
These biohybrid machines combine robotics with living tissues to create flexible robots powered by biology.
Invisible underwater robots
A transparent underwater robot camouflages itself to explore the ocean, reducing encounters with delicate sea life.
Exploring the deep sea with snail-inspired robots
DeepStalk does away with a hard shell for a soft body and integrated parts to function under pressure and explore the deep sea.
Microrobots crawl, slide, and connect to form larger 3D structures
Scientists have developed a method to produce millimeter-scale soft robots by chemically binding hundreds of microrobots together.
Have your robot and eat it too! How edible robots are reducing electronic waste
A partially edible robot based on a fully edible sensor addresses the burden of electronic waste while simultaneously acting as a nutrition source.
Gentle robots made from brown seaweed to explore fragile marine environments
Biodegradable soft robots made from brown seaweed and hydrogels enable the exploration of fragile environments with minimal environmental impact.
Microrobots kill fungal infections in just ten minutes
To curb the rising threat of fungal infections, researchers crafted iron oxide nanoparticles as speedy, effective, and inexpensive antifungal agents.
A soft robotic hand takes a two-pronged approach to grasping
Resembling a balloon filled with coffee grounds, this gripper uses granular jamming and electrostatic interactions to manipulate objects.
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