In a proof-of-concept study that integrates smart materials, machine learning and an optical control system, a team of Rice ...

It’s a bizarre sight: With a short burst of light, a sponge-shaped robot scoots across a tiled surface. Flipped on its back, it repeatedly twitches as if doing sit-ups. By tinkering with the light’s ...

Is he real? Is he a robot? Is he going to move? Dive into a captivating exploration that will leave you questioning reality.

By combining whole-body movements with visual perception, the robot, called " ANYmal," learned to adapt the way it moved to reach the shuttlecock and successfully return it over the net, thanks to ...