The robots are powered by tiny microcomputers developed by David Blaauw and Dennis Sylvester, engineers at the University of ...

Researchers at the University of Pennsylvania and University of Michigan have created the world's smallest fully programmable ...

Scientists have created the world's smallest programmable robots, each smaller than a grain of salt and costing just one ...

Healthcare systems worldwide are struggling with overcrowded hospitals, physician burnout, and rising surgery delays. Which is why it's always a good thing to see research exploring new solutions ...

It's never a good thing, when a bacterial biofilm forms on the surface of a medical implant. There could soon be a new way of eradicating such films, however, using tiny remote-control liquid-bodied ...

H2L, a Tokyo-based technology startup, has launched the Capsule Interface. This breakthrough device lets you control robots with your entire body, transmitting not just movement but also physical ...

(Nanowerk Spotlight) Precision in drug delivery has long posed a significant challenge to the medical field. Relying on the body’s circulatory system to transport medications often results in ...

BOT or NOT? This special series explores the evolving relationship between humans and machines, examining the ways that robots, artificial intelligence and automation are impacting our work and lives.

A human-centered remote monitoring and control system for industrial robots upgrades remote connectivity and control. Olis Connect provides users with a unique remote ...

In a live demonstration, Fredrik Ryden, CEO of Seattle-based Olis Robotics, shows how he can remotely control a robot’s end-effectors. This is Part 2 of a two-part video interview with Ryden. When a ...

A decade ago security researcher Barnaby Jack famously wirelessly hacked a hospital insulin pump live on stage in front of hundreds of people to demonstrate how easily it could be compromised to ...