A California startup has created a real-life hoverboard, and they even let me ride it. But it’s mostly a publicity stunt meant to raise interest in levitating other things. Read more »
Soft robots can be especially resilient when it comes to bad conditions. A new robot out of MIT can withstand ice, fire and being run over by a car. Read more »
When heated, flat sheets fold into functional robots that can move and turn. The technology could be used to assemble tiny structures or make it easier to ship robots long distances. Read more »
Researchers are interested in developing biobots that respond to light or chemicals, which could draw them toward a tumor or other ailment to deliver drugs or surgery. Read more »