Measuring just 200 by 300 by 50 micrometers — smaller than a grain of salt and roughly the size of a single-celled paramecium ...

The newest generation of microrobots is so small that a single unit can perch on the ridge of a fingerprint and practically vanish from sight. Built at a scale that rivals grains of salt and human ...

In a lab experiment that sounds closer to science fiction than engineering, researchers have unveiled what they describe as the world’s smallest fully programmable robot. Measuring just fractions of a ...

Scientists have built microscopic, light-powered robots that can think, swim, and operate independently at the scale of ...

The world's smallest fully programmable, autonomous robots have debuted at the University of Pennsylvania, sporting a brain developed at the University of Michigan. These microscopic swimming machines ...

Learn more about these tiny robots that can alter their surroundings and monitor our health. When you think of a robot, your go-to is probably WALL-E, C-3PO, or R2-D2. These hunks of bolts and metal ...

Ever wished you had a personal assistant that could not only help you stay productive but also entertain you during breaks? Enter KT2 Kungfu Turtle, a versatile, pocket-sized robot that promises to ...

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You always get what you pay for. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. Humanoid robots are doing all sorts of things recently, like ...