Advances in Artificial Muscles for Soft Robotics
Artificial muscles have emerged as a pivotal technology in the evolution of interactive soft robotic systems, enabling functions such as…
Mechanical Design & Robotics
Global Surge in Industrial Robotics Reshapes Manufacturing
The International Federation of Robots’ annual report, released on 24 September 2020, detailed a striking acceleration in industrial automation across…
Triboelectric Sensors Advance Soft Robotics and Digital Twins
Triboelectric nanogenerator (TENG) sensors are emerging as powerful tools for tactile and motion sensing in soft robotics, with applications extending…
Sex Robots: Technology, Limits, and Ethical Frontiers
When French YouTuber Cyrus North introduced his viewers to “Charlotte,” an AI-enabled sex robot purchased for about €11,000, he was…
Finnlines Ferries to Feature Wärtsilä Hybrid Power Systems
Wärtsilä Corporation has secured a significant contract to supply advanced propulsion and hybrid electric systems for two new ferries under…
Shanghai STEP Expands Smart Factory R&D in Japan
Founded in 1995 in Shanghai, Shanghai STEP Electric Corporation has built a reputation as a developer and manufacturer of industrial…
Delta Controls Earns Global Recognition for Smart Building Innovation
Delta Controls, Inc., a member of the Delta Group and a leader in advanced building automation systems, has been named…
Danfoss Boosts Valve Assembly with Dual-Arm Cobots
Valves play a critical role in heating, air-conditioning, and refrigeration systems, regulating fluid or refrigerant flow to maintain efficiency and…
First-Order Dynamics Streamline Soft Robot Control
Soft robotic systems, with their compliant structures and viscoelastic materials, present unique modeling and control challenges distinct from rigid-bodied robots….
Baleka Robot Pushes Limits of Bipedal Agility
In the pursuit of replicating the rapid maneuvers seen in nature, engineers have long faced the challenge of translating complex…