In August, robots again filled the halls of the 2026 World Robot Conference: humanoids danced, fought, grasped, and sorted; robotic arms plugged and stacked on simulated lines. For anyone who watched ...

In a move that inches us just a little closer to the singularity, engineers have developed robots that can grow, self-repair, and morph by absorbing parts from other robots. They can also help their ...

A team led by Northwestern Engineering researchers has developed the first artificial intelligence (AI) to date that can intelligently design robots from scratch. To test the new AI, the researchers ...

So, here's how you go about evolving robots. First, buy a fancy computer and set up a virtual world that mimics the real world with the laws of physics - gravity and such -- programmed into it. You ...

Sam Kriegman, a professor at Northwestern's McCormick School of Engineering, is something of a local celebrity. He can often be found on television shows explaining the wonders of his new invention – ...

What is a Humanoid Robot Hand?A humanoid robot hand is a high-performance robotic end-effector designed to mimic the kinematic structure of the human hand, serving as a critical execution component ...

Researchers at the University of Michigan have developed a modular, open-source robot that can rapidly change its body proportions to test how anatomy affects movement. Called The Robot of Theseus, or ...

Team develops a pioneering AI capable of designing functional robots from scratch. The AI created a walking robot within seconds, showcasing a remarkable acceleration in design processes. Unlike ...