When you think of robots, you might picture thousands of dollars worth of equipment, high-tech computers and lots of metal. It’s strung together with four AA batteries, circuitry, actuators, a ...

In the world of robotics, someone is always out to build a better Transformer [r]. There's just something about robots that can change shape that makes every developer get gushy inside. You can ...

During CES 2026, Yarbo presented the latest expansion of its modular yard robot ecosystem with the public debut of the Yarbo M Series. The company introduced its development roadmap and long-term ...

Bioinspired underwater robots that swim by undulating their bodies may be more energy-efficient than their rigid counterparts, but they're also quite difficult to build. That could soon change however ...

A snakebot recently crawled up my leg. The engineers sort of grinned while I grimaced, wondering if I should try to attack it or cry for help, an impulse that comes from watching too many scifi movies ...

As industries accelerate toward automation, conversations typically center on artificial intelligence, machine learning and the integration of robotics. However, one foundational concept is emerging ...

TinkerBots is a modular robotics building set with the aim of encouraging children to learn about electronics through play. The Berlin-based makers behind the project are seeking to raise $100,000 ...

KEYi Technology has started a new Kickstarter campaign this week for their modular robot called the CellRobot, which is being promoted as offering 100 robots in one device. The CellRobot advanced ...

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When flying drones in and around structures, the size of the drone is generally limited by the openings you want to fit through. Researchers at the University of Tokyo got around this problem by using ...