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Lego-like mechanical blocks let robots reprogram stiffness and swimming paths
Mechanical engineers at Duke University have developed solid building blocks whose mechanical properties can ...
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A mathematical framework for optimizing robotic joints
Consider the marvelous physics of the human knee. The largest hinge joint in the body, it has two rounded bones held together by ligaments that not only swing like a door, but also roll and glide over ...
The Shadow Robot Company's take on the robotic hand, introduced in 2007, draws its power and dexterity from compressed air. Forty "muscles" made of rubber tubing are attached to various points on the ...
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Robotic joints inspired by human knees correct 99% misalignment, grip 3× more
Engineers at Harvard have developed a new method to design robotic joints that mimic ...
All component-level tests are complete on DARPA's Robotic Servicing of Geosynchronous Satellites (RSGS) program and the on-orbit demonstration mission is on schedule for launch in 2024. The RSGS goal ...
The next time you’re near a pond or creek, bend down and take a closer look—you just might see tiny insect-like organisms, not much bigger than the width of a spaghetti strand, taking incredible leaps ...
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