By using one physical principle—magnetism—to drive both movement and power, the team created a robot that is more efficient, ...

Researchers at Harvard University have just created the first autonomous, entirely soft robot: the "octobot." Developed through a combination of 3-D printing, molding, and soft lithography, the ...

What if the same forces that move a soft robot could also power it? A research shows magnetic fields can make robots smart, ...

Soft robots are prized for their agility and gentle touch, which makes them ideal for traversing delicate or enclosed spaces ...

We don’t think of robots in human terms very often, and that can be a mistake. Robots may not be flesh and blood, but they do have circuitry and wiring that can be every bit as susceptible to ...

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If you buy something from a Verge link, Vox Media may earn a commission. See our ethics statement. Blossom is supposed to be a family-friendly robot. Its soft, knitted outside and wooden ears are ...