What happens when a robot in a bustling factory can't sense a worker stepping too close, or when a caregiving machine fails to adjust its touch for a fragile patient? Every year, thousands of workplace accidents involving robots highlight the urgent need for smarter, safer machines. Enter ProTac, a
Imagine a tiny insect, barely noticeable to the naked eye, gliding effortlessly across the surface of a turbulent stream, defying the chaos of rushing water with grace and precision. Water striders, particularly the Rhagovelia species often called ripple bugs, have captivated scientists for years
Welcome to an exciting conversation with Oscar Vail, a trailblazing technology expert whose passion for innovation shines through in the fields of quantum computing, robotics, and open-source projects. Today, we’re diving into a fascinating intersection of nature and technology as Oscar shares
Imagine a world where robots can seamlessly blend into their surroundings, morphing their shapes to navigate treacherous terrains or evade detection during critical missions. This isn’t science fiction but a tangible reality being shaped by an innovative technology—knitted textile metasurfaces.
Imagine a world where machines with arms, legs, and a human-like frame seamlessly navigate homes, workplaces, and public spaces, performing tasks from caregiving to disaster response with remarkable ease. Humanoid robots—designed to mirror the human body and often walking upright on two legs—have
Imagine a robot that can glide effortlessly across a smooth factory floor, then, in the blink of an eye, transform its movement to climb a flight of stairs or traverse rugged, uneven ground. This is no longer a vision of science fiction but a reality brought to life by an innovative wheel-legged
