A new artificial skin unveiled at CES 2026 could give robots human-like sensitivity, helping machines better understand ...

The rise of humanoid robots isn’t just a technical story – it’s a test of how much human connection we’re willing to ...

Humanoid robots will be able to recharge just by stepping on this new inductive charging platform, says Figure CEO Brett ...

At CES 2026, An'An, a biomimetic panda robot from Mind With Heart Robotics, drew attention for its emotionally intelligent ...

Scientists at the University of Texas at Arlington, for example, have built a soft exoskeleton that fastens onto the arm and, in one recent study, reduced how hard participants’ biceps and triceps had ...

Tech companies are collectively spending billions to turn the age old sci-fi trope of humanoid, general-purpose robots into ...

Soft robots that run on air instead of electricity are starting to behave less like simple inflatable toys and more like ...

And because of their pliability, soft robots can navigate environments that would otherwise block, damage, or destroy rigid robots. Such design features with fleshily-soft materials are also ideal for ...

A research team in South Korea has developed a soft robot named Octoid that can mimic the movement and behavior of an octopus in its natural habitat. The robot's "triple-in-one" system enables it to ...

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Underwater octopuses change their body color and texture in the blink of an eye to blend perfectly into their surroundings when evading predators or capturing prey. They transform their bodies to ...

Amazon’s new two-piece Basics Core Soft ball was never designed to dominate the tour. But when an ultra-budget ball promises “exceptional distance, straight flight and advanced cover and core ...