In the 1980s when micro-electro-mechanical systems (MEMS) were first created, computer engineers were excited by the idea ...

A swarm of tiny robots might just save your life one day—or at least that’s the idea with a new type of tiny robot that can be 3D printed all at once. In a new study published in Science today, a team ...

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Over the past decades, robotic systems have been rapidly advancing, fueled by the continuous introduction of more advanced electronics, mechanical components and software solutions. As a result, ...

It just got a little easier to create soft robots that adapt to the world around them. Rice University researchers have developed a 3D printing technique (they call it “4D”) for material that ...

Swedish researchers have developed a breakthrough 3D printing method to create soft actuators. These dielectric elastic actuators (DEA) are made from silicone-based materials, combining conductive ...

Charlotte, a spider-like 3D printing robot, was developed jointly by Australian companies Crest Robotics and Earthbuilt ...

DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The "Innovations in E-fabric Printing, Die Casting, 3D Printing, and Robots" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. This Advanced Manufacturing Technology ...

Imagine you could use a standard 3D printer to create your next robotic assistant. Just snap in a motor and battery, and it’s ready to go. That’s precisely the scenario made possible by a new 3D ...

A newly-developed 3D printing technique could be used to cost-effectively produce customized electronic 'machines' the size of insects which enable advanced applications in robotics, medical devices ...