When you think of a robot, your go-to is probably WALL-E, C-3PO, or R2-D2. These hunks of bolts and metal paneling bear little in common with the microrobots that have become widely used across ...

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 ...

A novel class of programmable, self-healing hydrogel nanocomposites has been developed by combining cellulose nanocrystals (CNCs) with zwitterionic copolymers of 3-dimethyl(methacryloyloxyethyl) ...

Advanced college acceleration program gives high school students hands-on experience in humanoid robotics, AI, ...

A dynamic silicone-based material enables pressure sensors that reshape, heal damage, and disassemble, offering new capabilities for soft robotics and wearables. (Nanowerk Spotlight) Machines that ...

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 ...

The products range from programmable rovers to books that introduce the terminology of robotics and circuitry to childen. Purdue University Inspire Research Institute for Pre-College Engineering Each ...

Altera reports growth as demand for artificial intelligence and robotics applications boosts adoption of its FPGA.

Imagine placing a flat piece of plastic on a warm surface and watching it fold itself into a fully functional robot without human hands, motors or complex assembly. It may sound like science fiction, ...

This is a summary of a story that originally appeared on the Pratt School of Engineering. Mechanical engineers at Duke University have made a breakthrough in programmable materials that can be ...

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 ...