We present the design of a robotic leg that can seamlessly switch between a spring-suspended-, and unsuspended configuration. Switching is realized by a lightweight mechanism that exploits the ...

Scientists have developed HydroSpread, a novel technique for building soft robots on water, with wide-ranging possibilities in robotics, healthcare, and environmental monitoring. Picture a miniature ...

Bipedal robots have found navigating uneven terrain a steep challenge but a new hardware upgrade means they can detect their environment and respond quicker than ever before. Researchers in China have ...