Compared to robots, human bodies are flexible, capable of fine movements, and can convert energy efficiently into movement. Drawing inspiration from human gait, researchers from Japan crafted a ...

A professor at the University of Southampton has discovered a way to harness the natural inclination of a slime mould to avoid light sources to mobilize a six-legged robot. A professor at the ...

Taking design inspiration from an ostrich, the BirdBot needs fewer motors than comparable legged robots. A few facts about ostriches: It took just a few million years for terrestrial birds to refine ...

Humans have always admired horses for their strength, grace, and versatility. Now, scientists and engineers at Kawasaki Heavy Industries have decided it’s time for a mechanical twist on this natural ...

Their research centers around a multi-robot system that allows the robots to physically connect, pulling and pushing each ...

Diligent Robotics co-founder Vivian Chu said her "minimum viable humanoid" robots are already helping hospital staff save ...

When it comes to the 'evolution' of mobile robots, it may be a long time before legged robots are able to safely interact in the real world, according to a new study. When it comes to the evolution of ...

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A Chinese six-legged robot dog has completed tests in Antarctica, showcasing its ability to carry heavy loads in extreme cold. As reported by a state broadcaster, footage showed the robot moving a ...

Combining electrical and mechanical technology to design a legged robot can be challenging. Combining electrical and mechanical technology to design a legged robot can be challenging. However, Boston ...