Mechanical engineers at Duke University have demonstrated a proof-of-concept method for programming mechanical properties into solid Lego-like building blocks. By controlling the solidity of hundreds ...

Traditional processes used to discover new materials are complex, time-consuming, and costly, often requiring years of ...

Researchers at UC Santa Barbara and TU Dresden are pioneering a new approach to robotics by creating a collective of small robots that function like a smart material. According to Matthew Devlin, a ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. New robots could take on exciting new forms and applications, with ...

Researchers at ETH Zurich, a university in Switzerland, have developed a new robotic additive manufacturing method to help make the construction industry more sustainable. Unlike concrete 3D printing, ...

Imagine a robot free of rigid physical constraints. A robot that does not look like a robotic arm or a skeleton structure. What kind of shape would it take? How would it function? What purpose could ...

Northwestern Engineering’s Departments of Materials Science and Engineering and Mechanical Engineering have welcomed Ryan Truby to the faculty as an assistant professor. Prior to joining the McCormick ...

Fluid robot motion is the result of design choices among five options including pneumatics and strain wave gears.

Robotic and autonomous materials is an emerging field that integrates materials science, robotics, and artificial intelligence to develop materials capable of sensing, decision-making, and actuation ...

Materials that can heal themselves after becoming damaged have opened up some interesting new possibilities over the past decade or so, pointing to a future of scratch-resistant car paints and space ...

The nineteenth century marked the acceleration and wide adoption of industrial processes. In the twentieth century, technology moved from the laboratory and research institute to the home. We are now ...

Electrically heated elements turn from solids to liquids to provide flexibility to robotic building blocks. We use cookies to improve your experience on our site. By using our site, you consent to ...