Human hands are a wonder of nature and unmatched in the animal kingdom. They can twist caps, flick switches, handle tiny objects with ease, and perform thousands of tasks every day. Robot hands ...

Motiv Space Systems and PickNik Robotics Collaborate on Software for NASA’s Fly Foundational Robotics (FFR) Mission ...

A new paper outlines a unified, simulation-first pipeline that validates a lightweight, 3D printed 14 DOF humanoid before any plastic touches a heated bed.

When AI-powered prosthetic arms that move autonomously become widespread, understanding how people feel about them and accept them will be crucial. In a study appearing in Scientific Reports, ...

NORD said this allows engineers to verify whether the drive concept is suitable for the system early in the planning phase.

As AI powered prosthetic arms become more advanced, a surprising detail could determine whether they truly feel like part of the body: how fast they move.

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Engineers in Switzerland recently created a detachable, spider ...

New AI training allows assistive robots to move both arms naturally, helping them perform household tasks more safely and efficiently.

Researchers at Universidad Carlos III de Madrid (UC3M) have developed a new methodology for a robot to learn how to move its ...

On Jan. 15, 2026, Michael Hanaway, M.D., surgical director of the Kidney Transplant Program at University of Alabama at Birmingham, and Muhammad Rabbani, M.D., assistant professor in the Division of ...

HONG KONG, Jan 21 (Reuters) - Chinese robotics firm UBTech (9880.HK), opens new tab said on Wednesday it had signed a deal with the world's largest planemaker, Airbus (AIR.PA), opens new tab, to ...

Elon Musk admitted on Tesla’s Q4 2025 earnings call today that the company doesn’t have any Optimus robots doing useful work in its factories right now. This is a striking admission, given that Musk ...