Japanese group’s acquisition aligns with founder Masayoshi Son’s vision to realise ‘artificial superintelligence’ ...

Robots that move, lift, and sense objects without electronics are now possible. They work using materials that snap and bend ...

SoftBank Group said today it has agreed to buy the robotics business of Swiss engineering group ABB in a $5.4 billion deal.

How it works: The soft robotic arm has two components to properly position the breathing tube and rapidly guide it safely into the windpipe. The robotic arm could ideally reach more doctors and train ...

When it comes to designing a robot nowadays, it pays to be flexible. The concept of a robot usually brings to mind a humanoid shape, made of metal, moving around clumsily and unable to climb stairs.

Engineers in the US have made quite the breakthrough in robotics, building a soft, squishy motor to provide torque in a remarkably novel way. Using 3D printing, some cleverly thought-out engineering ...

Scientists have developed HydroSpread, a novel technique for building soft robots on water, with wide-ranging possibilities ...

Researchers at the University of Macau in China have developed new soft magnetic robots that are capable of climbing inverted ...

UC Santa Barbara researchers developed a soft robotic intubation system that achieved 100% success rates for experts and 96% ...

HydroSpread, a breakthrough fabrication method, lets scientists build ultrathin soft robots directly on water. These tiny, ...

The deal is expected to be finalised in mid to late 2026, subject to regulatory approvals and closing conditions. Japanese multinational investment company SoftBank Group Corp has announced plans to ...