Imagine a world where robots not only look like humans but also feel like us. Advanced technology has made this possible with the invention of bionic skin. This breakthrough allows robots to ...

Sensors allow robots to be aware of their surroundings and react dynamically to changes, says Mark J Donovan of AMS. The classic image of the robot in a factory is a vast arm stretching to perform ...

Inspired by our bodies' sensory capabilities, researchers have developed a platform for creating soft robots with embedded sensors that can sense movement, pressure, touch, and even temperature.

BEIJING -- A team of Chinese scientists has managed to combine sensing and steering functions in one grain-sized machine, ...

Imagine mobile sensor networks that run around, jump and maneuver in the air to get the job done. That's what Jianguo Zhao is working towards; his design for such networks involves ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Robert Glatter is a New York-based physician covering public health. Scientists at Cornell’s School of Engineering have done just ...