Computer-aided design (CAD) systems are tried-and-true tools used to design many of the physical objects we use each day. But ...

It was only a matter of time before we started to think about how robots can design – other robots. In fact, I’ve been having these conversations with people ever since the arrival of ChatGPT, as we ...

A group of researchers asked AI to design a walking robot. The result was a robot that "looks nothing like any animal that has ever walked the earth," per the researchers. They weren't sure why AI ...

Sam Kriegman, a professor at Northwestern's McCormick School of Engineering, is something of a local celebrity. He can often be found on television shows explaining the wonders of his new invention – ...

Instead of using metals or plastics, the team worked with food waste. CREATE Lab head Josie Hughes says merging natural ...

Over the last several decades, the design of robots has moved from an academic exercise and the domain of deep-pocketed corporations to the world of start-ups, hobbyists, and everyday people.

1. Joints - The Foundation of Movement Joints are the moving links in a robotic arm. They let the arm bend, rotate, or change ...

Industrial robot adoption has reached a point of no return. Automated machinery has become an industry standard and will only become increasingly common as time goes on. As this trend continues, ...

Robotic joint design can significantly enhance or hinder how the relevant machine operates. That’s especially true with robots that perform various tasks, including handling delicate items or working ...

Meet Q8bot, a palm-sized robot that resembles a miniaturized version of the famous Boston Dynamics' Spot quadruped. Designed by Eric Yufeng, this small four-legged robot has all its parts, including ...