Robotic technology is advancing rapidly, and researchers are exploring new ways to make robots more functional and environmentally friendly. One breakthrough comes from scientists at Westlake ...

Make out with this pig robot, and its sensitive lips will transmit the same sensations to anyone you choose (as long as she or he also owns a mechanical kissing pig). Because nothing says “I’m ...

The idea that robot pets would solve our carbon footprint issue seems a bit blinkered. The pet options aren’t just cat, dog or robot. Small herbivores have a far smaller carbon footprint, one that may ...

An origami-inspired robot arm made with material from cotton plants and pigs biodegrades when no longer needed. Such a soft ...