Prosthetic enables a wide range of daily activities, such as zipping a suitcase, shaking hands, and petting a cat.

Robotic arm equipped with a hairbrush helps with brushing tasks and could be an asset in assistive-care settings.

Researchers have designed a skin-like device that can measure small facial movements in patients who have lost the ability to speak.

For the robotics category in a new series celebrating innovation, the USPS chose the bionic prosthesis designed and built by the Media Lab's Biomechatronics group.

An MIT team discusses the pitfalls of “parachute research” and the importance of “sociotechnical” factors.

By observing humans, robots learn to perform complex tasks, such as setting a table.

Design combines a common diaper material with RFID technology.

Techniques could lead to personalized wearable and implantable devices.

A new tool for predicting a person’s movement trajectory may help humans and robots work together in close proximity.