Flapping-wing robots that mimic the flight mechanics of birds and insects are closing the control gap with conventional ...

Engineers are taking inspiration from birds to design a new kind of flying robot that could be more flexible, safer, and better suited to complex environments than today’s drones. Instead of relying ...

A bird banking in a crosswind doesn't rely on spinning blades. Its wings flex, twist and respond instantly to its environment ...

For decades, futurists have promised that robots will transform society, yet that still feels like a distant prospect. In this episode, recorded live at the “Web Summit” technology conference in ...

Understanding Robot Embodiment. When we talk about robots, it’s easy to get caught up in the fancy AI or the cool-looking ...