Mindbytes Oct 9, 2026 Magnetically Tunable Elastomers Could Give Soft Robots More Adaptable Mechanics A standardized dataset maps how magnetic fillers reshape the stiffness, stretchability and magnetic response of materials designed for soft robotics. Linsey Smith 1 min read
News Oct 8, 2026 A motor with the thickness of a thread EPFL engineers built a sliding fiber motor that turns voltage into linear motion without gears, for soft robots and wearable devices. Giulio Prisco 2 min read
Mindbytes Jul 17, 2026 South Korea-US Team Unveils Robotic Technology That Dresses the Wearer Without Hands Soft robotic garment SWAG from KAIST/Stanford self-dresses wearer in 10 secs using vine robots. Assistive technology for elderly, mobility-impaired, redefining independence. gizmo guru 1 min read
News Apr 8, 2026 Metamaterials gain ability to learn and change shape Artificial structures made of motorized hinges adapt autonomously like living systems, performing tasks such as gripping and moving without central control. Giulio Prisco 2 min read
News Mar 25, 2025 Liquid robot mimics living cells Scientists create a soft robot that transforms, splits, and merges like cells, opening doors for medical and industrial uses. Giulio Prisco 2 min read
News Jun 10, 2025 Soft robotic arm controlled by laser beams New technology uses light patterns and machine learning to guide a flexible robot arm for delicate tasks in medicine and industry. Giulio Prisco 2 min read
News Mar 18, 2025 Engineers grow artificial muscle for robots MIT engineers develop method to create muscle tissue that moves in multiple directions for biohybrid robots. Giulio Prisco 2 min read
News Feb 6, 2026 New AI system enables soft robots to learn and adapt Researchers create a control system inspired by the brain, allowing flexible robots to handle various tasks and unexpected changes without constant retraining, promising advances in healthcare and industry. Giulio Prisco 2 min read
News Feb 4, 2026 Programmable materials that change like muscles Researchers create building blocks to adjust stiffness in real time, opening doors for adaptable robots and medical tools. Giulio Prisco 2 min read