A research team in South Korea has developed a soft robot named Octoid that can mimic the movement and behavior of an octopus ...

Underwater octopuses change their body color and texture in the blink of an eye to blend perfectly into their surroundings ...

Although nature does not necessarily provide the optimal form, it still outperforms many artificial systems and offers ...

In a recent study published in Nature Communications, researchers presented magnetic soft-robotic chains (MaSoChains) that use magnetic and elastic energies to fold themselves into large stable ...

(Nanowerk Spotlight) Soft robotics is designed to create flexible, adaptable devices capable of safe interaction with humans and delicate objects. This field has captivated researchers and engineers ...

Ishikawa, Japan-- Soft robotics is an emerging field in the robotic world with promising adaptability in navigating unstructured environments. Where traditional robots struggle with unpredictable ...

Researchers have invented a new super agile robot that can cleverly change shape thanks to amorphous characteristics akin to the popular Marvel anti-hero Venom. The unique soft morphing creation, ...

Explore 3D printing in robotics for custom, lightweight parts, rapid prototyping, and on-demand spare components.

Researchers from EPFL, Lausanne, Switzerland, and Imperial College, London, have created fiber-based soft robots with advanced motion control that integrate other functionalities, such as electric and ...

When we think of soft-bodied robots, we tend to picture things that slowly crawl like caterpillars. A new one is able to move much quicker, though, by leaping like a cheetah. The world's fastest land ...