A bioinspired robotic eye could inspire the next generation of autonomous vehicles, drones and industrial robots.

The compound eyes of the humble fruit fly are a marvel of nature. They are wide-angle and can process visual information ...

Human hands are a wonder of nature and unmatched in the animal kingdom. They can twist caps, flick switches, handle tiny objects with ease, and perform thousands of tasks every day. Robot hands ...

Many robots are equipped with cameras to allow them to see the world. These digital eyes record sequences of still images which must somehow be interpreted as motion. A popular approach is optical ...

The breakthrough builds on neuromorphic engineering, a field that designs hardware modeled after the human brain. Unlike traditional processors, which separate memory and computation, neuromorphic ...

In 2026, AI is increasingly entering the physical world. Rather than being confined to software and apps running on our computers and phones, it will share our lives with us in the form of physical ...

It takes more than words to cure a lonely heart. Scientists have discovered that adding music to a robot's repertoire makes it feel more lifelike and emotionally supportive.

Imagine walking into a bustling café where a humanoid robot greets you, takes your order, and expertly prepares your coffee, all while engaging in casual conversation. This scenario, once the stuff of ...

Software is increasingly the key differentiator in robotic performance, enabling real-time reconfiguration and system optimization. AI-enabled perception technologies are improving safety, ...