A human clearing junk out of an attic can often guess the contents of a box simply by picking it up and giving it a shake, without the need to see what's inside. Researchers from MIT, Amazon Robotics, ...

MIT and partners developed a technique for robots to identify object properties by lifting and shaking, using internal ...

Robots can now figure out an object’s weight and softness by shaking it, using only sensors, no cameras or tools needed.

Unlike many existing smart garments, the shirt—dubbed SeamFit—doesn’t rely on bulky sensors or a tight, restrictive fit. The ...

Sonair is debuting at Automate 2025 its ADAR sensor, which is designed to enhance robot safety with 3D soundwave perception.

When deployed in groups, these swarm robot exhibit a kind of mechanical teamwork that would be impossible for a single bot to ...

Researchers uncover a hidden flaw in robotic touch sensors, offering a solution that enhances reproducibility and sensor ...

Sonair’s 3D ultrasonic sensor enables 360° obstacle detection using acoustic detection and ranging (ADAR) for safe AMR ...

Amazon said the Vulcan robot will make gathering items in fulfillment centers easier. The company did not specify how many ...

Lenovo has entered the humanoid robot race with LeXiang No.1, which was recently showcased at Tech World 2025.