Updated September 30, 2025 at 4:29 PM CDT Clanker, rust bucket, tinskin — slang words used to put down robots are on the rise. As AI and robots threaten to replace human work and maybe even humans, ...

Our muscles are nature's actuators. The sinewy tissue is what generates the forces that make our bodies move. In recent years, engineers have used real muscle tissue to actuate "biohybrid robots" made ...

Most robots rely on rigid, bulky parts that limit their adaptability, strength, and safety in real-world environments. Researchers developed soft, battery-powered artificial muscles inspired by human ...

Tesla's Optimus humanoid robot has achieved a significant milestone, demonstrating the ability to run in a new video released by the company. This advancement highlights improved balance and ...

MIT's new hydrogel tendons strengthen muscle-powered robots, achieving 11x higher power-to-weight ratio and improved force ...