An international team, including the University of Tokyo, has created a sensor inspired by the lateral line in fish—their ...

Scientists have developed a color-changing tactile sensor that lets robots visualize touch in real time, paving the way for more precise manufacturing, prosthetics, and robotic surgery.

The new tactile system allows robots to see touch in real time by instantly transforming invisible mechanical forces into vivid, dynamic color patterns.

Researchers at the University of Bayreuth and Forschungszentrum Jülich have demonstrated that specific light-sensitive ...

This review explains how soft materials, scalable manufacturing, energy-efficient hardware, and AI are converging to create ...

Researchers from North Carolina State University and Rice University have created a nontoxic, stretchable battery that operates by extracting moisture from the ambient environment—even in climates as ...

Re-creating the beating heart The model developed at UNSW is a soft, flexible replica of the left side of the heart. Silicone membranes form the internal chambers, while soft robotic artificial ...

This spring, Monocle commissioned what turned out to be the final piece of writing by Joseph S Nye, the political scientist who coined the term “soft power” and died in May at the age of 88. Nye’s ...

A detailed view of adidas TRIONDA FIFA World Cup match balls prior to the international friendly match between England and New Zealand at Raymond James Stadium on June 06, 2026 in Tampa, Florida.

Abstract: The goal of this research is to create a novel and costeffective robotic finger gripper. Textiles, food items, and even fragile electronics require specialized handling abilities to ...

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Foreign Policy is a global affairs magazine offering diverse perspectives on issues shaping nations and the world. One of the more striking features of the Trump administration’s approach to foreign ...