Researchers at Cornell University on Monday showcased a pair of bio-inspired robotics running on a hydraulic fluid-powered battery. The redox flow battery (RFB) also mimics biological functions, as it ...

“Printable hydraulics” is the kind of phrase that makes you want to ask, “What’s that?”, but keeps your mouth shut, because you’re sure the explanation involves SAT words and YouTube videos. But if ...

Could a change in what powers a robot redefine its entire role in the field? For the Institute for Human and Machine ...

The robot is a bit slow moving at about 1.5 body lengths per minute. But the new design shows promise for future hybrid systems. James Pikul / University of Pennsylvania A lionfish swims against the ...

According to the creators, the expectation is that the mature technology could one day produce that smallest, lightest, and most powerful consumer robots ever created. The team says that the key to ...

is a senior reporter who has covered AI, robotics, and more for eight years at The Verge. Researchers from MIT have used a new 3D-printing method that works with both solids and liquids to create a ...

Researchers have created an aquatic robot powered by "blood" that runs through its body, similar to a human's vascular system. The team based its design on the biology of humans and birds. This tech ...