The robot can bend, grasp and carry in ways humans can’t, which could help it navigate spaces too confined for human arms.

Most robots rely on rigid, bulky parts that limit their adaptability, strength, and safety in real-world environments. Researchers developed soft, battery-powered artificial muscles inspired by human ...

Tesla’s Optimus humanoid robot promises help and companionship. But will AI-powered robots bring people together—or quietly ...

In the picture an individual with a limb deficiency wears the system during familiarization. The researchers designed a soft prosthetic hand with two degrees of actuation, enabling it to perform ...