2+ day, 20+ hour ago  (506+ words) With over 5, 500 robots shipped last year, Unitree is now testing global demand for lower-cost humanoid machines. Chinese robotics firm Unitree Robotics plans to take its most affordable humanoid robot global next week, marking a major step in the commercial expansion…...

2+ day, 20+ hour ago  (575+ words) New electrofluidic fiber muscles mimic natural movement without bulky motors or external pumps. Researchers at the MIT Media Lab and Italy's Politecnico di Bari have developed artificial muscle fibers that aim to match the strength, speed, and control of natural…...

3+ day, 6+ hour ago  (529+ words) By combining 3 D printing, liquid crystal elastomers, and origami-based design, engineers created a robot that moves through programmed material behavior. Engineers at Princeton University have built a new class of soft robots that move without motors or bulky external systems....

3+ day, 13+ hour ago  (465+ words) The robot tracks identity, behavior, and emotional signals during interactions. The announcement highlights the debut of Vinci, a patented AI vision system designed to enhance human-robot interaction through recognition, memory, and real-time engagement tracking. Developed by Realbotix Corp. , Vinci introduces…...

3+ day, 9+ hour ago  (839+ words) The robot has 34 high-Do F joints, including the world's first mass-produced 8-Do F bionic arms and adaptive grippers for precision. Chinese robotics firm Uni X AI has unveiled Panther, touted as the world's first service humanoid robot to enter real…...

3+ day, 21+ hour ago  (429+ words) Talking robotic guide dog uses AI to guide visually impaired users with real-time voice feedback. Researchers at Binghamton University have developed a robotic guide dog system that can talk to users, offering real-time navigation assistance and two-way communication. The system…...

4+ day, 9+ hour ago  (549+ words) The project focuses on multi-fingered robotic hands capable of tool use. Robots have made significant strides in automation, but in dynamic, unstructured environments such as ship decks and home kitchens, they continue to struggle with precision tasks like tightening bolts…...

4+ day, 15+ hour ago  (521+ words) Exoskeleton shares motion as touch, linking musicians to sync naturally without losing expressiveness or relying on sight or sound. Researchers in Italy have developed a wearable robotic system to help musicians stay in sync. The device, developed by a team…...

4+ day, 21+ hour ago  (522+ words) The system allows operators to manage minehunting missions from shore or host ships, reducing risk while maintaining operational reach. The Royal Navy has brought a new uncrewed minehunting system into service, aiming to modernize how it detects and clears naval…...

5+ day, 49+ min ago  (492+ words) New metamaterials learn to change shape, adapt, and move without a central brain, mimicking living systems. Researchers at the University of Amsterdam have developed a new class of metamaterials that can learn to change shape, adapt their behavior, and even…...