MIT researchers are building robot insects to mimic the way real bugs fly, crawl, and sense their environment. These micro-machines are designed to test lightweight materials, flexible electronics, ...

The first robot, dubbed the HydroFlexor, can paddle across water with fin-like motions, while the second robot, dubbed the ...

Scientists build insect-inspired soft robots on water using HydroSpread, a new fabrication method for flexible films.

HydroSpread, a breakthrough fabrication method, lets scientists build ultrathin soft robots directly on water. These tiny, insect-inspired machines could transform robotics, healthcare, and ...

MIT researchers have developed more advanced bug-like robots that could one day pollinate indoor plants. The weight of a ...

How to Make Hydraulic Powered Robotic Arm from Cardboard In this video I show you how to make robotic arm from cardboard, it's quite fun to plaw with. Especially by moving coca cola cans. You need: ...

This group of insects has the ability to walk on top of water, using surface tension and long, hydrophobic legs. For decades, roboticists have tried to emulate this impressive ability. Building ...

“It’s very, very good,” praises Dr. Sward. “I’m totally hooked.” ...

Imagine tiny robots zipping across the surface of a lake to check water quality or searching for people in flooded areas. This technology is moving closer to reality thanks to work by researchers at ...

MIT researchers have developed more advanced bug-like robots that could one day pollinate indoor plants. The weight of a paperclip, these robotic bees can remain airborne for nearly 17 minutes, ...

Picture a robot controlled by micromotors so small and light that it suspends itself over water like a bug. With engineers at ...

University of Virginia researcher Baoxing Xu’s research group introduces HydroSpread, an innovative fabrication method that ...