How many arms should a robot have? It’s a complex question that could have a big impact on the future of machines on the factory floor.

One of the biggest challenges of automating a fulfillment center, such as those operated by Amazon around the world, is the staggering variety of products a robot arm needs to be able to pick up ...

‘In the future we might see wings growing out of people’s backs, or drones attached to people … Maybe someone will come up with a sport that requires six arms,’ said the lead scientist ...

IF YOU fancy an extra pair of hands, why not take a leaf out of Dr Octopus’s book? A pair of intelligent arms should make almost any job a lot easier. The semi-autonomous arms extend out in ...

Could wearable robotic arms be the next hot tech accessory? A team of researchers at the University of Tokyo are developing interchangeable robot arms that can be worn like a backpack.

This is far from the first attempt to create an artificial human limb, but previous attempts have focused on replacing arms or legs that have been lost in combat, or because of medical reasons.

Industrial robot arms are usually heavy and have high inertia. The alternative, delta arms, are lighter and faster but don't have the same degree of movement. To build a better mechanism, one ...