For many people living with neurodegenerative diseases or recovering from stroke, daily routines can become exhausting ...

How it works: The soft robotic arm has two components to properly position the breathing tube and rapidly guide it safely into the windpipe. The robotic arm could ideally reach more doctors and train ...

Some 30,000 people in the U.S. are affected by amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), also known as Lou Gehrig's disease, a neurodegenerative condition that damages cells in the brain and spinal cord ...

Soon, a flexible octopus-like robot could be completely free of wires or internal electronics. Engineers at Rice University have unveiled a new soft robotic arm controlled by laser beams.

PITTSBURGH — When Don Hall was working on a robotic character for his Disney animation, "Big Hero 6," he visited NASA and other robotic research centers in search of a huggable robot. Who wants to ...

Some 30,000 people in the U.S. are affected by amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease, a neurodegenerative condition that damages cells in the brain and spinal cord ...

Elizabeth Blackert is a Rice University doctoral alumna who is the first author on a study published in Advanced Intelligent Systems. HOUSTON – (June 9, 2025) – Researchers at Rice University have ...

They found that while each octopus arm can perform all types of movements, there is a clear division of functional roles among them. The forearms are responsible for exploring and sensing the ...

Researchers have compiled the first complete catalog of octopus arm movements from 25 wild octopuses filmed in their natural habitats.

In order for a VR environment to seem real, it definitely helps if you can experience the sensation of touch within that virtual world. A special sleeve could soon allow people to better do so, using ...

Octopuses, renowned for their intelligence and unique arm dexterity, are inspiring robotics innovation. Researchers have ...

A new underwater robot designed with a soft, tentacle-like arm could change the way offshore infrastructure is inspected and maintained. The 3.3-foot-long (one meter) robot was developed by the UK’s ...