Using paper coated with silicon resin and iron particles, researchers created an untethered soft robot that can move without any electronics. This magnetically controlled device can detect heavy metal ...

What do you see when you close your eyes and imagine robots? Probably tough, metallic machines that can withstand all sorts of extreme conditions. While that's usually the case with most DARPA-funded ...

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A team of researchers from North Carolina State University has created a new 3D-printing method that builds paper-thin ...

Imagine building your very own robot using just colorful paper and simple tools! PaBo Bot is a fun, hands-on kit that lets anyone become a robot creator. With easy-to-use modules that snap together, ...

Scientists have discovered how to build robots out of rice paper, opening up brand new possibilities for robotic applications. A team from the University of Bristol discovered that the same ingredient ...

The day when robots can cook dinner, clear the kitchen table and empty the dishwasher is still a long way off. First, robots need to be able to recognize the many items of different sizes, shapes and ...