A robotic arm made of metal and plastic moves a sample in a laboratory setting. Robotic laboratories driven by artificial intelligence algorithms could speed up materials discovery. Researchers have ...

A swarm of small, wiggling robots that communicate by flashing lights at each other can make collective decisions. This is similar to the process bees use to reach consensus on where to build their ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Robots in 2024 are far more complex than their single-armed ...