Mindbytes Nov 7, 2026 MIT Scientists Build Soft Robotic Heart Model to Study Atrial Fibrillation and Stroke Risk MIT researchers develop a soft robotic model of the human heart's left atrium, recreating blood flow and irregular heartbeats to improve cardiovascular research and device testing. gizmo guru 1 min read
News Oct 25, 2024 Tiny robots controlled by magnetic fields for targeted drug delivery These tiny robots, around the size of a rice grain, are controlled by magnetic fields and are safe to use inside the body. Giulio Prisco 2 min read
News Aug 19, 2026 New geometric method lets robots change shape without motors Researchers use simple rules of curved folds and shell structures to create multistable forms that snap into place and move under magnetic control alone. Giulio Prisco 2 min read
Mindbytes Aug 17, 2026 Unitree's 'Superman' Robot Beats Bolt, Jumps 2M! IPO in 2 Days Built in 3 months, Unitree's humanoid hits 12.66 m/s and a 2m standing jump. The $905M IPO lands Wednesday as robotics goes public. gizmo guru 1 min read
News Oct 18, 2024 Soft robots steered by light swim in viscous fluids Researchers have developed a soft toroidal micro-robot with light-steerable motion in a variety of viscous fluid environments. 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 23, 2026 Shape changing robot uses wind to fly efficiently and hover Researchers developed a flying device that changes form to balance itself in air currents without using much energy like birds do. Giulio Prisco 2 min read
News Sep 8, 2025 Eel-like robots help explain fish movement skills Scientists use robots and models to uncover how eels and lampreys move in water and on land, providing ideas for tougher machines. Giulio Prisco 2 min read
News May 25, 2026 Cornell engineers develop robotic collective that flows like soft matter Small robots link together through physical interactions to create coordinated movement and adapt without any central control or complex programming. Giulio Prisco 2 min read
News Mar 13, 2026 Engineers develop modular robots that join together These innovative machines, called legged metamachines, use AI to evolve unique designs that allow them to adapt, move freely outdoors, and survive damage like living creatures. Giulio Prisco 2 min read