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Scientists create machines able to adapt like living things by absorbing and reusing parts from their environment or other robots, opening paths to true independence.

Small robots link together through physical interactions to create coordinated movement and adapt without any central control or complex programming.

The new hydrogel can be shaped into complex tiny structures that respond instantly to magnets, enabling future uses in targeted medicine and miniature devices.

Researchers build shape-shifting robots from simple plastic sheets.

Researchers create sustainable manipulators by combining crustacean shells with synthetic materials, advancing eco-friendly robotics through recycling and natural inspiration.

Scientists use bioinspired robots and simulations to study how zebrafish brains and bodies work together in natural environments.

MIT researchers create a method called Relevance to help robots understand human needs and assist safely in real-world tasks.