Researchers from the University of Tokyo have developed a groundbreaking method to cover robotic surfaces with genuine, living skin tissue. The idea of robots with skin isn't just about creating a ...

At CES 2025, Yukai Engineering’s new creation “Mirumi” received the coveted “I want this!” comment from Paris Hilton herself. The product has drawn significant attention from global media outlets ...

Robots might be getting smarter but to truly support people in daily life, they also need to get more empathetic. That means recognising and responding to human emotions in real time. Most facial ...

Japan has always been at the forefront of technology, dedicated to the pursuit of innovation. From the first camera phone to exciting development in the field of robotics, Japan has left some of the ...

The flexible, four-legged devices were developed using a new 3D printing system with an innovative method of upside-down printing. Soft machines – made from compliant materials such as soft plastics – ...

More regulation and better ethical frameworks are required in the development of “living robots” researchers have said. Increasingly, engineers are creating robots that rely not only on artificial ...

At Massachusetts Institute of Technology, a management robot is learning to run a factory and give orders to artificial coworkers, and a BakeBot robot is reading recipes, whipping together butter, ...

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