ROBO SPACE
RoboBee gains insect-inspired legs for stable landings
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Apr 22, 2025


Harvard's RoboBee, already renowned for its agile aerial maneuvers, has now been equipped with a biologically inspired landing system modeled after the crane fly. Developed by the Harvard Microrob ... more

Israel's unmanned bulldozers breaking ground in Gaza war
Tel Aviv (AFP) April 20, 2025
At first glance, there is nothing unusual about the bulky bulldozer turning up soil at a testing site in central Israel, but as it pulled closer it became clear: the driver's cabin is eerily empty. ... more
Robotic runners hobbled by breakdowns in first half-marathon against humans
Washington DC (UPI) Apr 20, 2025
Twenty-one two-legged robots took the streets against human competitors in a first-of-its kind humanoid half-marathon in China Saturday, but technical breakdowns left them in the dust. ... more