Daniela Rus has spent her career breaking barriers—scientific, social, and material—in her quest to build machines that amplify rather than replace human capability. She made robotics her life’s work, ...

In the ever-evolving landscape of technology, the race towards creating human-friendly robots is led by pioneering institutions such as MIT’s AI Robotics Lab. These innovations are not just about ...

MIT's FluidLab has made significant progress in revolutionizing the fluid manipulation skills of robots, unlocking new potential for intricate tasks. While humans effortlessly interact with various ...

In its decades-long quest to mimic life, robotics has never had much trouble duplicating its brute force. Machines have long been capable of moving vehicles, assembling chips, and reaching the far ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I'm a senior tech contributor who writes about science and technology MIT CSAIL researchers have developed a new system that ...

This copy is for your personal, non-commercial use only. Distribution and use of this material are governed by our Subscriber Agreement and by copyright law. For non-personal use or to order multiple ...

Because the pumps and actuators are manufactured in a fiber-like geometry, they can be arranged in various configurations ...