Researchers have developed a mathematical framework to design knee-like joints in robots, called rolling ...

Consider the marvelous physics of the human knee. The largest hinge joint in the body, it has two rounded bones held together ...

The invention of a wooden robotic gripper can be a viable alternative to using traditional soft plastics or metal. It also upends traditional robotics design. Researchers from the National University ...

The current world population is estimated to be 7.8 billion, and with the United Nations predicting that number will reach 10.9 billion by the end of this century, the need for food manufacturers to ...

Engineers at Harvard have developed a new method to design robotic joints that mimic ...

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This makes it appropriate for precision assembly tasks, while its sealed design ensures reliability in tough manufacturing conditions. Grip force is 60-130 N (14-27 lbs), form-fit grip payload is 5 kg ...

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