Each unit has multiple points to which another unit can attach itself: 18 of them, to be precise, which means that just two ...

From robot-like cameras and modular devices to foldable gaming handhelds and gadgets designed for pets or outdoor survival, brands are experimenting with bold ideas.

Engineers at Northwestern University have developed a new class of modular robots called “legged ...

It's now actually not that unusual to see quadruped robots that have powered wheels for feet, allowing them to either walk or roll as the situation dictates. The modular D1 is different, though, in ...

Modular self-reconfigurable robotics encompasses systems in which individual robotic units can autonomously adjust their configuration to adapt to varying tasks and environmental conditions. These ...

LimX Dynamics is doing some fascinating work in the robotics arena. Four months after impressing us with its talented Oli humanoid robot, the three-year-old tech startup has just unveiled Tron 2, ...

If the goal of a robot is to perform a function, then minimizing the possibility of failure is a top priority when it comes to robotic design. But this minimization is at odds with the robotic raison ...

We met up with Fredrick Layton from Carnegie Mellon University and talked to him about their modular snake robot. We met up with Fredrick Layton from Carnegie Mellon University and talked to him about ...

The idea of a single robot that can transform into three different machines sounds like science fiction, but it is already sitting on workbenches and factory floors. In the prosumer corner of that ...

Multifunctional fluidic units generate coordinated motion and sensing in soft robots by combining actuation, switching, and oscillation in one module, reducing reliance on electronic control.

The Robotin R2 Pro introduces a new category of modular home‑cleaning robots. Defines the emerging "modular home cleaner" market segment Reduces physical strain and cleaning time Supports healthier ...

The Yarbo Core is not a cheap appliance, but it is a very capable and powerful garden robot you can use for several outdoor tasks. Its snow blower attachment works great, and both Yarbo’s hardware and ...