Nitin J. Sanket, a professor at WPI, has developed small flying robots with his team that fit in the palm of a hand and use ...

While new technology is reshaping office work and software development, it is also changing the nature of physical, on-site work. In the logistics and manufacturing industries, new warehouse ...

Shortwave infrared light (SWIR) sensors are desirable in a broad range of applications, particularly in the service robotics, automotive, and consumer electronics sectors. Colloidal quantum dots tuned ...

How advanced actuators, compliance control, and real-time planning create capable, safe humanoid collaborators.

Industrial robots perform myriad tasks including electronic and mechanical assembly, product testing, and material handling. On-board force/torque (F/T) sensors help robots verify part insertion, hold ...

Tired of spending countless hours manually cleaning your pool? You're not alone. The tedious task of pool maintenance has long been a source of frustration for homeowners, but modern technology has ...

TouchTronix Robotics develops sensing technology for robotic hands to help solve soaring labor costs and worker shortages. The business’ solution has applications that span far beyond manufacturing, ...

Researchers have developed a highly sensitive method for detecting hotspots in the environment, such as bushfires or military ...

I recently had to build an infrared close proximity sensor that could tell if something was dropped in a parcel delivery drop box. After some searching, I ended up using a microcontroller and a piece ...

Meta says it’s partnering with sensor firm GelSight and Wonik Robotics, a South Korean robotics company, to commercialize tactile sensors for AI. The new devices aren’t meant for consumers. Rather, ...

You don't have to live in a Jettsonian's retrofuture to enjoy the luxury of robot servitude; plenty of DIY robotics projects exist to take over the more burdensome aspects of your life. These DIYers ...