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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

US engineers develop soft robots that move without motors using liquid crystal elastomers and embedded electronics.

Soft robots aim to move and change shape smoothly, but they often rely on bulky motors or external systems. To overcome this, ...

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 ...

If you’re looking to level up your hardware and programming skills, this isn’t just another build-it-yourself gadget—it’s a robotics and AI training ground disguised as a four-legged companion. The ...