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Engineers create lightweight robots and flying devices that generate thrust from acoustic cavities without any motors or onboard electronics.

On-board AI software enables robots to quickly map a scene and identify the items they need to complete a given set of tasks.

Scientists use advanced techniques to create tiny metal patterns on living tardigrades, enabling new bio-inorganic hybrid systems.

Researchers create a fast method for robots to plan and pack items securely, saving time in factories and warehouses.

Duke University's WildFusion helps robots navigate tough outdoor spaces using sight, sound, touch, and balance, mimicking human senses.