Future robots could soon have a lot more muscle power. Northwestern University engineers have developed a soft artificial muscle, paving the way for untethered animal- and human-scale robots. The new ...

Light-powered artificial muscles for underwater robots with reversible, high-stroke actuation Demonstrating 3 times greater actuation stroke and 2 times higher work capacity than existing ...

Computer Science & Artificial Intelligence Laboratory (CSAIL) of Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) is a system that enables you to control robots using 'myoelectric potential signals' ...

The Nature Index 2025 Research Leaders — previously known as Annual Tables — reveal the leading institutions and countries/territories in the natural and health sciences, according to their output in ...

A newly developed bionic knee could help people with above-the-knee amputations walk and climb with greater ease than they could with a traditional prosthesis. The new prosthesis, described July 10 in ...

Many influencers claim the vests are an essential tool for preserving bone density and muscle mass as you age. Here’s what we know about their effectiveness. By Danielle Friedman In the past year, ...