Robotic joints inspired by spiders help researchers create a new class of jumping, grasping, lightweight robots.
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Scientists develop eco-friendly pollen sponge to tackle water contaminants
This pollen sponge can absorb oil contaminants, such as gasoline and motor oil, at a rate comparable to commercial oil absorbents
Solar-powered robot lifts 25x its own weight
A liquid-based, solar-powered soft robot has this writer dreaming of its potential applications in space explorations and beyond.
“Robotic snake” can grip and pick up objects
Researchers in Australia take inspiration from nature to create a soft-robotic gripper that moves away from the conventional hand-like design.
Controlling artificial cilia with magnets and light
Researchers create an artificial array of magnetic cilia that could contribute to advancing the capabilities of soft robotics.
The art of Kirigami and paper electronics
Researchers use the ancient art of Kirigami folding to create flexible electronic devices from paper and diversify the applications of next-generation sensors, robots, and diagnostic devices.
Magnetic Particles Enable Reversible Bending, Twisting, Grabbing Materials
Programmable smart materials, which can be reversibly controlled through magnetically-induced heating and actuation.
A Walking, Grasping, Four-Legged Robot
A soft robotic platform capable of carrying 7.7x its own mass while moving using four-legged locomotion.
Metal–Hydrogel Hybrids
Hybrid systems of hydrogels and metals with tough bonding may find widespread application in smart materials and device interfaces.
Mimicking the Motions of the Multitalented Octopus
An octopus-arm-inspired soft robot is capable of manipulating unknown objects in confined spaces.
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