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 ...

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

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 ...

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 ...

DNA robots are emerging as tiny programmable machines that could one day deliver drugs, hunt viruses, and build ...

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 ...

The rise of the humanoid robotic machines is nearing. Robotics is now revolutionizing numerous industry sectors through the integration of artificial intelligence, machine learning and reinforcement ...

We need to start thinking of robots as a modern tool that we can optimally design for specific use cases rather than a panacea to solve every challenge.