The partnership aims to foster joint research and development and lay the groundwork for future commercial agreements concerning core components for humanoid robots. This milestone represents a ...

Schaeffler and VinDynamics sign a strategic partnership to foster joint research and technology development for advancing ...

Researchers have developed a new resilient actuator that could allow soft robots to operate ...

Breaking away from conventional robots that perform only predefined functions once fabricated, researchers have developed a ...

Inexpensive robots of all forms are on the rise. Meka uses compliant actuators called series elastic actuators (SEAs) in nearly all joints of its robotic systems. A spring between motor and load ...

Soft robotics and actuator systems represent a transformative approach to machine design by replacing rigid components with compliant, deformable materials. This paradigm shift draws inspiration from ...

Most robots use electric actuators, but this little fella packs a lot more punch. Researchers have created a new type of minuscule combustion engine that gives this tiny frog robot explosive leaping ...

Scientists have already made edible robotic components. The next challenge is integrating them together to create an entire robot snack that could be used in a wide range of applications, from ...

Happy holidays from the Ghost of Actuator Past. I’m writing you from the beginning of the month and hopefully not checking my work email or Slack as you’re reading this. I’ll be back in action next ...

Microscopic electromechanical devices inspired by the structure of insect muscles are transforming tiny robots, improving their power, precision, flexibility and size. Miniature robots range from ...