Can they be useful, or are humanoid robots an indulgent attempt to recreate ourselves?

A new soft robot takes inspiration from lizards, crabs, and other animals who shed parts of themselves in order to survive.

Inspired by origami, engineers have created a robot made of plastic cubes that can transform into more than 1,000 different shapes.

While some nurses have protested the use of robotics and AI in healthcare, new technologies could help care for aging populations offering efficiency alongside the compassion of human nurses

Neural network controllers provide complex robots with stability guarantees, paving the way for the safer deployment of autonomous vehicles and industrial machines.

Farmers and soil scientists are starting to use clever tech to reliably measure changes in soil condition.

Researchers have created a lightweight engine that can power robots that act as muscles in assistive devices.

Disabled people are experts in using – and designing – assistive technologies. They have lessons to offer everyone about keeping control when help is offered.