A quadruped robot has learned to walk across slippery, uneven terrain entirely through simulation, without any human-designed gaits or manual tuning. The system relies on deep reinforcement learning ...

Accelerometers turn motion into measurable signals. From tilt and vibration to g-forces, they underpin countless designs. In this “Fun with Fundamentals” entry, we demystify their operation and take a ...

A frighteningly lifelike robot operates using 1,000 artificial muscles for humanlike movement. JFK's niece has message for man who bought Trump-Kennedy Center domain Body found on California coast is ...

Robotic grippers are widely utilized in industrial manufacturing, but object slippage during assembly poses challenges, including potential damage, delays, and increased costs. Therefore, early slip ...

Since Boston Dynamic first teased its BigDog robot in 2004, four-legged hound automatons have exploded in popularity. There are now dozens of robot dogs in development, ranging from military and ...

China has embarked on a campaign to use more robots in its factories, transforming its manufacturing industries and becoming the dominant maker. By Meaghan Tobin and Keith Bradsher Meaghan Tobin ...