Abstract: “Robot factors” design, analogous to ergonomics for humans, seeks to create devices and equipment that can be readily operated by robots, by considering typical capabilities of current ...

Human hands are a wonder of nature and unmatched in the animal kingdom. They can twist caps, flick switches, handle tiny objects with ease, and perform thousands of tasks every day. Robot hands ...

Fighting fires could be done remotely without the need to place firefighting crews directly in potentially dangerous ...

Tesla’s Optimus robot just took a giant leap forward, literally. In a pair of newly released videos, Elon Musk reveals Optimus performing complex dance moves, now entirely untethered and autonomous.

CES 2026 was awash in walking, lifting, interacting machines. But robots that actually look human aren't necessary in industrial settings. The focus is shifting from humanoid appearance to ...

The field of surgical simulation has rapidly evolved due to the integration of emerging technologies, profoundly impacting both surgical training and ...

As a University of Applied Learning, Singapore Institute of Technology (SIT) works closely with industry partners to develop applied research capabilities that translate directly into real-world ...

Abstract: Manipulating deformable objects such as textiles remains a significant challenge in robotics due to their complex dynamics, unpredictable configurations, and high-dimensional state space. In ...

Two-armed robots now follow plain instructions while using touch to stay aligned when a grip or contact point slips. That pairing opens a path toward machines that handle everyday objects in ...