For such a reviled creature, the cockroach has some pretty impressive abilities. It can slide through incredibly narrow gaps, has great acceleration and can cling to overhanging surfaces lik… Read More

Robots can have a lot of cool, practical applications. In fact, companies are utilizing robotics right now to make people’s lives better, everything from helping people with disabilit… Read More

In designing robots, engineers often turn to nature for inspiration and can sometimes improve on the skills evolution has bestowed upon our fellow creatures. That was the case last year with… Read More

The progress in robotics during the last few years has been incredible. Whether it is in the field of surgery, manufacturing, logistics, exploration, drones, or even humanoid robots, the inn… Read More

Over the years, we've seen a number of robots inspired by the animals kingdom – from jumpers and crawlers to swimmers and fliers. Inspired by the movement of snakes, an Israeli researc… Read More

A new robot built at UC Berkeley is out to prove that size doesn't matter when it comes to leaping into the air. The Saltatorial Locomotion on Terrain Obstacles (or SALTO) robot might be com… Read More