
Dexterous robotic hands manipulate thousands of objects with ease
Nov 12, 2021 · A new robot system can reorient over 2,000 different objects, with a robotic hand facing both upwards and downwards. The work was developed at MIT’s Computer Science and Artificial …
Robotics: News, features and articles | Live Science
Apr 15, 2026 · Discover how robots can help push the realms of science and engineering with the latest robotics news, features and articles.
MIT researchers “speak objects into existence” using AI and robotics
Dec 5, 2025 · MIT researchers at the School of Architecture and Planning developed a speech-to-reality system that combines generative AI, natural language processing, and robotic assembly to fabricate …
Chinese satellite with robotic 'octopus arm' passes key refueling test ...
Apr 2, 2026 · The experimental Hukeda-2 satellite and its highly flexible robotic arm have passed a major refuelling test in low Earth orbit. The demonstration is the latest step toward China significantly ...
Robotic helper making mistakes? Just nudge it in the right direction ...
Mar 7, 2025 · MIT researchers developed a framework that lets a user correct a robot’s behavior during deployment using simple interactions, such as by pointing to an item, tracing a trajectory, or nudging …
Scientists create ultrapowerful, squishy robotic 'eye' that focuses ...
Oct 22, 2025 · A squishy robotic "eye" can focus automatically in response to light, without any external power. The ultrapowerful robotic lens is sensitive enough to distinguish hairs on an ant's leg or the ...
This fast and agile robotic insect could someday aid in mechanical ...
Jan 15, 2025 · New insect-scale microrobots can fly more than 100 times longer than previous versions. The new bots, also significantly faster and more agile, could someday be used to pollinate fruits and …
Chinese tech company develops creepy ultra-lifelike robot face — …
Oct 2, 2025 · A Chinese robotics company has unveiled what it describes as a realistic robot face, with plans to make humanoid robots more approachable and relatable.
New control system teaches soft robots the art of staying safe
Dec 2, 2025 · System developed by researchers at MIT CSAIL and LIDS uses rigorous mathematics to ensure robots flex, adapt, and interact with people and objects in a safe and precise way. It helps …
Robot hand exceptionally 'human-like' thanks to new 3D printing ...
Nov 28, 2023 · Scientists have created the most human-like robotic hand ever, complete with 3D-printed bones, ligaments and tendons.