Many of those who ride two-wheelers on the daily commute in the city will argue against wearing helmets on the regular, for a variety of reasons. For those concerned that such a safety consideration ...

Soft-bodied robots have numerous desirable qualities, such as the ability to squeeze through gaps, or survive being stepped on. And so far, they've typically been manually assembled on a one-off basis ...

Rigid steel-and-plastic robots have their place, but some applications require a softer touch. Already in development are light-powered tiny caterpillars, chemical-powered squishy octopi, and a robot ...