Navy researchers explore the concept of operating two-pound "microrover" robots that are powered by long-running microbial fuel cells to explore planetary bodies in space. Martin LaMonica is a senior ...

In this exciting DIY science project, discover how to transform a Coca Cola can into a mini bike powered by a DC motor! Follow our step-by-step guide to create a unique mini bike using simple ...

A tiny magnetic robot which can take 3D scans from deep within the body, that could revolutionize early cancer detection, has been developed by researchers. The team say this is the first time it has ...

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We've seen robots run, jump, perform somersaults — we've even seen a robot do parkour. But the scientists behind the "Mini Cheetah" robot say it's the first four-legged bot to do a backflip — and they ...

Freelance writer Amanda C. Kooser covers gadgets and tech news with a twist for CNET. When not wallowing in weird gear and iPad apps for cats, she can be found tinkering with her 1956 DeSoto. MIT's ...

New mini cheetah robot is springy and light on its feet, with a range of motion that rivals a champion gymnast. The four-legged powerpack can bend and swing its legs wide, enabling it to walk either ...

It doesn't float like a butterfly or sting like a bee, but it can hover like a jellyfish. A tiny flapping robot, developed by researchers at New York University, stays aloft by mimicking the pulsating ...

Industrial robots have been relegated to large warehouses and manufacturing plants, but now there is a Kickstarter campaign for a basic industrial arm for nontraditional markets. Niryo One is a ...