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 ...
By using one physical principle—magnetism—to drive both movement and power, the team created a robot that is more efficient, ...
What if the same forces that move a soft robot could also power it? A research shows magnetic fields can make robots smart, ...
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Magnetic fields power smarter soft robots with built-in intelligence
Soft robots are prized for their agility and gentle touch, which makes them ideal for traversing delicate or enclosed spaces ...
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Manta ray-inspired soft robot uses magnetic fields to swim and power itself autonomously
The robot’s fins flap in response to external magnetic fields, enabling it to swim, make sharp 90-degree turns, and navigate ...
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 ...
Livermore High School’s robotics team, GravitechX, completed a successful 2025 season, taking home two wins and captaining three alliances, two of which took fourth place or better.
Davis High School Robotics Team 1678 Citrus Circuits wrapped up their 2025 offseason at the MadTown Throwdown in Madera. From ...
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