Scientists in China have developed a wearable robot that turns humans into ‘bionic centaurs’ by giving them two extra mechanical legs behind a person. The system effectively creates a human-robot ...

A commercial robotic leg could potentially benefit both higher- and lower-mobility amputees, University of Michigan roboticists have shown for the first time. The leg provided the largest gains when ...

Humans have always admired horses for their strength, grace, and versatility. Now, scientists and engineers at Kawasaki Heavy Industries have decided it’s time for a mechanical twist on this natural ...

Social by nature, humans interact in multiple ways—through voice, vision and touch. Reflecting these humanistic qualities, robotic capabilities are improving, and as such, human-robot interaction will ...

Scientists test autonomous robots that study rocks faster on Mars-like terrain, balancing speed with scientific precision.

Future robots could soon have a lot more muscle power. Northwestern University engineers have developed a soft artificial muscle, paving the way for untethered animal- and human-scale robots. The new ...