Robotics

UK’s Southampton University Creates Shape-Shifting Robotic Wing for Drones

Modern Mechanics 24 News Desk March 3, 2026 4:37 pm

Engineers at the University of Southampton created a shape-shifting robotic wing inspired by birds and fish. The soft wing senses underwater currents and adapts automatically, reducing sudden jolts by 87 percent compared to rigid drone wings. It uses less energy and responds faster than existing designs, bringing underwater robots closer to the agility of living animals.

How Japan Achieved World’s First Quantum-Inspired Robot Deployment

Sanjukta Praharaj February 25, 2026 5:40 pm

Toshiba Corporation and MIRISE Technologies Corporation have achieved the world’s first deployment of a quantum-inspired optimization computer inside an autonomous

Can Robots Replace Scientists in Catalyst Labs? KIER’s Breakthrough

Sanjukta Praharaj February 25, 2026 4:54 pm

Scientists in South Korea have developed a fully automated catalyst testing system that replaces manual laboratory work with robotic precision.

Agility Robotics’ Digit Heads to Toyota Production Lines

Toyota’s Next Workforce? Agility’s Digit Humanoids

Sanjukta Praharaj February 23, 2026 4:18 pm

Agility Robotics Inc. has signed an agreement with Toyota Motor Manufacturing Canada (TMMC) to deploy its humanoid robot across the

Why Spot Robot Is a Game-Changer for Aerospace Manufacturing

Sanjukta Praharaj February 23, 2026 4:11 pm

Boston Dynamics’ robotic dog is quietly transforming the way aircraft components are inspected at ST Engineering MRAS. In a sprawling

Singapore-MIT’s New AI System Helps Soft Robots Adapt Like Humans

Modern Mechanics 24 News Desk February 22, 2026 6:45 pm

Researchers from the Singapore-MIT Alliance for Research and Technology have developed an AI control system that helps soft robotic arms learn multiple tasks at once and adapt instantly to new conditions without retraining. The system, tested on two physical platforms, reduced tracking errors by over 44 percent and maintained 92 percent accuracy during disturbances. This brings soft robotics closer to real-world use in healthcare, assistive devices, and manufacturing.

Accidental Robot Army: Coder Links to 7,000 IoT Vacuums Worldwide

Sanjukta Praharaj February 21, 2026 5:32 pm

A coder’s attempt to steer his robot vacuum with a PlayStation controller has uncovered a sweeping security flaw that exposed

White robotic vehicle with sensors and equipment driving on a paved path with university buildings and trees in the background.

Spain’s UMH Researchers Build AI System to Solve ‘Kidnapped Robot’ Problem

Modern Mechanics 24 News Desk February 20, 2026 11:38 pm

Researchers at Spain’s Miguel Hernández University have developed an AI system that helps kidnapped robots regain their sense of location. The method uses 3D LiDAR and deep learning to position robots in changing environments without GPS. Tested for months on campus, the system could make autonomous vehicles and service robots more reliable in real-world conditions where satellite navigation fails.

Crewless AI Firefighting Robots Hit 99.67% Success in Trials

Sanjukta Praharaj February 19, 2026 5:55 pm

Cyborg Dynamics Engineering demonstrated an AI-powered robot that remotely tackles fires without exposing firefighters to life-threatening conditions. In partnership with

China’s Unitree Plans to Ship 20,000 Humanoid Robots in 2026

Modern Mechanics 24 News Desk February 19, 2026 4:50 pm

Unitree G1 robot performing martial arts, robots doing somersaults on stage, H2 humanoid with robot dogs, Spring Festival Gala performance, factory assembly of humanoid robots, Wang Xingxing with Unitree products