The whole setup, including the robot, magnet, sensors and other electronics, reportedly only cost about US$100. A paper on the research, which is being led by Prof. Tania Morimoto and PhD student ...

Researchers at Rice University created a soft but sturdy material that can transform in the blink of an eye when exposed to a ...

The gastrointestinal (GI) tract is a collection of organs and structures inside the bodies of humans and other animals that ...

Current Status of Zhongke Sanhuan's Magnetic Material Applications in Robotics ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Researchers at MIT have created a tiny, cucumber-inspired soft robot ...

Sensor array and magnetic actuation system guide and trigger the capsule, eliminating the need for onboard power.

Spider-inspired soft robots show promise for less invasive gastrointestinal cancer treatment. Keep reading to explore their ...

The University of Utah's Dr. Jake Abbott built an autonomous robot that peeks (painlessly) inside the body. Just swallow a magnetic pill and let the Spherical Actuator Magnetic Manipulator (SAMM) do a ...

This potential treatment may not be for the squeamish. Accidentally swallowed a magnetic ball? Not to worry: Hong Kong scientists have created a state-of-the-art “slime robot” that can be magnetically ...

Using data from a CAD file, a two-arm robotic system automatically places pins on a harness board and routes wires between ...

There was much to wow the 100 attendees. Slip on an augmented reality headset and an engine appears. Not a real engine, but a computer-generated one that offers a real-world environment, in which a ...