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UK’s Shadow Robot Develops Dexterous Hand That Handles Objects With 40 Tendons

Modern Mechanics 24 News Desk February 17, 2026

London-based Shadow Robot has spent 30 years perfecting a robotic hand that moves with human-like precision. Using 40 metal tendons pulled by small motors, their hand helps universities and tech firms study dexterity. But making hands that are affordable, durable, and sensitive enough for real-world use remains one of robotics’ biggest challenges.

Robotera L7 Humanoid Wields Sword Before Chinese New Year

MM 24 Newsroom February 17, 2026

Beijing-based robotics company Robotera unveiled its humanoid robot, the L7, during Chinese New Year 2026 celebrations. Marking the Year of

SpoolBot: 3D Printer Filament Turns Into Robot

MM 24 Newsroom February 17, 2026

Engineer Matt Denton turned a standard Prusament filament roll into a fully functional remote-controlled robot called SpoolBot. At first sight,

Robot Dogs to Guard Fans at 2026 FIFA World Cup

MM 24 Newsroom February 14, 2026

Ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Mexico unveiled a new layer of security: robot dogs in Guadalupe and Monterrey.

Giant Godzilla Robot Powers ITER Fusion Build

MM 24 Newsroom February 14, 2026

A giant robot is now helping build the International Thermonuclear Experimental Reactor(ITER) in southern France. The robot, named Godzilla, has

China’s Alibaba Unleashes RynnBrain: Open-Source AI That Gives Robots Memory and Spatial Reasoning

Modern Mechanics 24 News Desk February 13, 2026

China’s Alibaba has released RynnBrain, an open-source embodied AI model that gives robots spatiotemporal memory and physical-space reasoning. Developed by DAMO Academy and led by Director Zhao Deli, the system set 16 new benchmarks, surpassing Google Gemini Robotics ER 1.5 and NVIDIA Cosmos Reason 2. The 30B MoE model activates only 3B parameters for faster, smoother robot control. All seven models and a new benchmark suite are now public on GitHub.

Fujian University of Technology Unveils China’s First Humanoid Autism Therapy Robot with Brain-Computer Interface

Modern Mechanics 24 News Desk February 12, 2026

Fujian University of Technology has built China’s first humanoid robot for autism therapy, integrating non-invasive brain-computer interface technology to read neural signals during interactions. Led by Professor Wu Yang, the innovation aims to improve early diagnosis and provide consistent, data-driven therapy support, marking a significant step toward blending advanced robotics with compassionate neurological care.

Egypt’s Arab Organization for Industrialization Unveils 1,800km Hamza-3 Suicide Drone at World Defense Show 2026

Modern Mechanics 24 News Desk February 12, 2026

Egypt’s Arab Organization for Industrialization (AOI) unveiled its Hamza-3 suicide drone with a 1,800 km range and swarming capabilities in Riyadh. Alongside the Sakr 105 rocket launcher and Haris-2 jammer, the systems highlight a push for localized production, though key components are still imported from China, mirroring a broader Arab drive for defense self-sufficiency.

Nanoscale illustration of hollow carbon spheres containing iron oxide nanoparticles for battery anodes.

Saarland University & Salzburg Team Develop High-Capacity Batteries Using Iron Oxide “Rust” and Carbon Spheres

Ritambhara K February 10, 2026

Researchers from Saarland University and the University of Salzburg have created a battery anode from iron oxide (“rust”) inside hollow carbon spherogels. The material’s storage capacity increases over 300 cycles, offering a sustainable, high-performance alternative to cobalt and nickel-dependent batteries.

Harvard Researchers Pioneer Rotational 3D Printing to Create Programmable Soft Robots

Ritambhara K February 9, 2026

Harvard University engineers have developed a rotational multimaterial 3D printing method to create soft robots with built-in motion. Led by Professor Jennifer Lewis, the technique prints programmable air channels within flexible filaments, allowing for rapid, mold-free fabrication of devices that can grip, bend, and morph on command.

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UK’s Shadow Robot Develops Dexterous Hand That Handles Objects With 40 Tendons

Robotera L7 Humanoid Wields Sword Before Chinese New Year

SpoolBot: 3D Printer Filament Turns Into Robot

Robot Dogs to Guard Fans at 2026 FIFA World Cup

Giant Godzilla Robot Powers ITER Fusion Build

China’s Alibaba Unleashes RynnBrain: Open-Source AI That Gives Robots Memory and Spatial Reasoning

Fujian University of Technology Unveils China’s First Humanoid Autism Therapy Robot with Brain-Computer Interface

Egypt’s Arab Organization for Industrialization Unveils 1,800km Hamza-3 Suicide Drone at World Defense Show 2026

Saarland University & Salzburg Team Develop High-Capacity Batteries Using Iron Oxide “Rust” and Carbon Spheres

Harvard Researchers Pioneer Rotational 3D Printing to Create Programmable Soft Robots

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