Mindbytes Oct 23, 2026 MIT Develops Paper-Thin Swimming Robot Powered by Living Muscle Cells MIT engineers create a tiny swimming robot propelled by genetically engineered muscle cells, demonstrating how living tissue can replace mechanical motors in soft robotics. gizmo guru 1 min read
News Aug 28, 2026 A six-legged robot learned to walk from a stick insect From a few insect steps, software inferred the goal of walking and taught a larger six-legged robot to handle rough ground and a missing limb. 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 Dec 1, 2025 A research project on smarter robots that can adapt to unpredictable home environments This new project aims to create helpful assistants for the elderly that can handle surprises and change their plans when necessary to finish complex daily tasks. Giulio Prisco 2 min read
News Oct 2, 2024 On-board AI for robotic operations On-board AI software enables robots to quickly map a scene and identify the items they need to complete a given set of tasks. Giulio Prisco 2 min read
News Jan 21, 2025 MIT researchers develop agile, sophisticated robotic bees MIT researchers have built tiny robotic insects that flap their wings like flies, endure long flights, and perform acrobatics. Giulio Prisco 2 min read
News Jul 30, 2026 New method helps robots plan and move at the same time Researchers develop a system that predicts a robot’s future position so it can plan the next motions without stopping, making actions smoother and much faster. Giulio Prisco 2 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 Jun 19, 2025 Advancing robot navigation with brain-inspired technology A new low-energy system mimics human brain processes to help robots navigate efficiently, using minimal power for real-world applications. 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