News Jan 13, 2025 Swarms of cyborg insects for disaster response Insects carrying sensors, occasionally guided by shocks, could cooperate in swarms to search for people after disasters. Giulio Prisco 2 min read
Mindbytes May 12, 2025 Global Race for Humanoid Robots Intensifies as Hyundai, Tesla, and Others Bet Big Tiangong Ultra wins Beijing’s robot marathon as Hyundai, Tesla, and Samsung push humanoid robots to revolutionize factories. Can Korea catch up in the $66 billion market by 2032? Linsey Smith 2 min read
News Feb 24, 2025 Elon Musk wants to send Grok and Optimus robots to Mars Elon Musk has said that, if all goes well, SpaceX will send Starship Rockets to Mars with Optimus robots and Grok in late 2026. Giulio Prisco 2 min read
News Feb 24, 2025 Human-like robot amazes people in Cornwall At a tech festival, Ameca, a robot from Cornwall, shows off its facial expressions and gestures, leaving some stunned and others uneasy. Giulio Prisco 2 min read
News Jan 8, 2026 Stanford engineers develop shape-shifting film for camouflage and displays A soft polymer material inspired by marine animals can quickly alter its surface to create fine textures and vibrant colors, with potential uses in robotics and wearable tech. Giulio Prisco 2 min read
News Jul 3, 2026 Underestanding a fast-contracting organism could lead to faster artificial muscles Researchers discover that a single-celled creature uses calcium and a unique fishnet-shaped structure to move much faster than human muscles. Giulio Prisco 2 min read
News Jul 2, 2026 Robotic kestrel helps researchers improve small aircraft stability Scientists studied how real birds handle rough air and built a robot to measure the exact movements that keep them balanced. Giulio Prisco 2 min read
News Aug 14, 2025 Scientists develop sound-based robot swarms Inspired by how animals use sound for communication and navigation, researchers create models of tiny robots that coordinate using acoustic waves to form intelligent groups. Giulio Prisco 2 min read
News Mar 26, 2025 Robots walk straight off the 3D printer Scientists create cheap, soft robots that move with compressed gas, no electronics, for use in tough places like space or disaster zones. Giulio Prisco 2 min read
News Jun 26, 2026 Autonomous chemistry lab finds better catalysts for industrial reactions The system uses robotics, automated analysis and artificial intelligence to rapidly test catalyst recipes and reaction conditions. Giulio Prisco 2 min read