EPFL's robotic appendage features fingers that bend both ways and is designed to retrieve objects from spaces too hazardous ...

T he human hand is often hailed as the “pinnacle of dexterity”, but there’s always room for improvement. In a new study, ...

Unlike traditional robotic grippers fixed to stationary arms, this dual-mode manipulator functions both as a conventional end effector and as an independent mobile tool. Once undocked, ...

A modular robotic hand that crawls, grasps from multiple angles, and operates independently—pointing to new possibilities for electronics-driven automation and compact robotic systems.

Like something out of the Addams Family, scientists have created a detachable robotic hand that can crawl and grab objects.

The proposed robotic hand is designed for dexterity and has versatile functions for grasping, crawling and locomotion.

Each station is to be capable of communication at a speed of 100 five-letter words per minute each way, during a daily ...

Robots need to move, right? That’s where actuators and motors come in. Think of them as the muscles and joints of a robot.

A soft robot gripper changes shape to gently lift fragile objects and even humans, combining flexibility with surprising ...

Abstract: Asglobal demand for fruits and vegetables continues to rise, the agricultural industry faces significant challenges in securing adequate labor. Robotic harvesting devices offer a promising ...

(Nanowerk News) In the horticultural world, some vines are especially grabby. As they grow, the woody tendrils can wrap around obstacles with enough force to pull down entire fences and trees.

Robots still struggle with the unpredictable ways that fabric crumples and creases. But newer approaches offer the hope of better robotic household help. peepo/Getty Images More than 60 years ago, ...