Claire chatted to Oluwami Dosunmu-Ogunbi from Ohio Northern University about bipedal robots that can walk and even climb stairs.
Oluwami Dosunmu-Ogunbi (Wami) is an Assistant Professor in the…
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Robotics Institute Pathways Fellowship Expands Opportunities for Emerging Founders
Applications Open for 2026–2027 Cohort
December 12, 2025
The Carnegie Mellon University Robotics Institute Pathways Fellowship, an initiative designed to nurture non-traditional entrepreneurial talent in robotics and…
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1X struck a deal to send its ‘home’ humanoids to factories and warehouses
Robotics company 1X found some big potential buyers for its humanoid robots designed for consumers — the portfolio companies of one of its investors.
The company announced a strategic partnership to make thousands of its humanoid robots…
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2026 Global Directory of Humanoid Robot Manufacturers: Ranking by Country and Sector
The humanoid robot market is experiencing unprecedented acceleration in 2026. Driven by generative AI, industrial automation, and the rise of universal robotic platforms, the ecosystem is now structured around highly distinct geographic hubs:…
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Researchers catch atoms standing still inside molten metal
Researchers have found that, inside a liquid, not every atom is moving. Some atoms stay fixed in place even when the temperature is very high. These motionless atoms have a major effect on how a liquid turns into a solid, including the creation…
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Vine-inspired robotic gripper gently lifts heavy and fragile objects (w/video)
The new design could be adapted to assist the elderly, sort warehouse products, or unload heavy cargo.
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Vine-inspired robotic gripper gently lifts heavy and fragile objects | MIT News
In the horticultural world, some vines are especially grabby. As they grow, the woody tendrils can wrap around obstacles with enough force to pull down entire fences and trees.
Inspired by vines’ twisty tenacity,…
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SCS Faculty Receive Amazon Research Awards
Amazon has named three Carnegie Mellon University School of Computer Science researchers among the 63 recipients of its latest Amazon Research Awards.
The post SCS Faculty Receive Amazon Research Awards appeared first on Robotics Institute…
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Light-powered insect-scale soft robot achieves continuous autonomous jumping without electronics
A 301 mg soft robot jumps continuously under constant light without batteries or electronics, using snap-through buckling and self-shadowing to create an autonomous feedback loop.
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Jump, recharge, repeat: Insect-inspired jumping robots and the challenge of energy harvesting | Science Robotics
Jumping biorobots merge insect agility with energy harvesting, enabling new mobility and long-term autonomous operation.
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