Adding legs to robots that have minimal awareness of the environment around them can help the robots operate more effectively in difficult terrain, my colleagues and I found. We were inspired by ...

Beware! Future robot overlords could have dual-purpose appendages. Well, that might be an exaggeration, but this leg-wheel hybrid mobile robot is definitely a front-runner to star in my recurring ...

Ground-going delivery robots are already streamlining operations in various industries, but they typically still have to be loaded and unloaded by humans. That's where the multi-terrain LEVA bot comes ...

Researchers in China have developed a wearable robot that adds two mechanical legs behind a human, helping carry heavy loads while reducing the energy required to walk. The system effectively creates ...

Robots are being put through all kinds of abuse these days. They’re being kicked, punched, shoved, and even dragged by a chain around their neck — all in an apparent effort to teach them how to adapt ...

Roborock has gone and done it. The company announced a robot vacuum with legs at CES 2026. Called the Saros Rover, it seems an impressive feat, one that involves articulating legs with wheels on the ...

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