Robotics

An innovative bimanual robot displays tactile sensitivity close to human-level dexterity using AI.

The device is printed all in one go and can pick and release objects

This extends to liver transplants the advantages of minimally invasive robotic surgery.

Legged robots like our ANYmal cope well in rocky and steep terrain.

New soft-bodied robots controlled by magnetic fields are ideal for confined spaces.

Four-armed robotic surgical system is controlled by haptic interface pedals.

Smart hand exoskeleton helps people learn to play musical instruments.

The wooden gripper is driven by changes in moisture, temperature, and lighting in the environment.

Engineers concoct an easier way for scientists to study underwater topography.

The bio-inspired 'transformer' can move in a wide range of ways, saving energy and making it more versatile.

Researchers create drone capable of entering burning buildings.

Silicone raspberry can help teach harvesting robots to grasp fruit without exerting too much pressure.