Cable cars are certainly handy for transporting cargo up steep mountain slopes, but what if you want to do the same sort of thing on a much smaller scale? Well, you could try using a tiny new ...

A robot that is capable of following a track at a maximum speed is created in this project wherein the brain of the robot is comprised by an Atmel AT90S4433. There are 2 light-sensitive resistors used ...

The robot, equipped with a solar panel -- like energy harvester and four wheels, is about the size of a penny, weighs as much as a raisin and can move about the length of a bus in an hour on a cloudy ...

Inspired by fireflies, researchers created soft actuators that can emit light in different colors or patterns. These artificial muscles, which control the wings of featherweight flying robots, light ...

Could the future of rescue missions and exploration lie in the hands—or rather, the flexible movements—of a swarm of ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Engineers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology have ...

Soon, a flexible octopus-like robot could be completely free of wires or internal electronics. Engineers at Rice University have unveiled a new soft robotic arm controlled by laser beams.

This paper-clip-sized nanoflyer leverages integral electroluminescence, rather than LEDs, to emit light when flying for motion tracking and signaling. Why electroluminescence lighting makes sense for ...

Fireflies that light up dusky backyards on warm summer evenings use their luminescence for communication — to attract a mate, ward off predators, or lure prey. These glimmering bugs also sparked the ...