Bio-inspired Robots

HACKberry: Open Source 3D Printed Bionic ArmHACKberry: Open Source 3D Printed Bionic Arm

HACKberry: Open Source 3D Printed Bionic Arm

Here is a 3D printed bionic arm that could make life easier for a lot of folks. Developers and artificial…

9 years ago
Beetle-shaped Robot Powered by Diesel EnginesBeetle-shaped Robot Powered by Diesel Engines

Beetle-shaped Robot Powered by Diesel Engines

Meet the Kabutom RX-03: a beetle-shaped robot by Japanese engineer Hitoshi Takahashi that is 11 meters long and weighs 17…

9 years ago
Anthropomorphic Robotic Hand Mimics Human Hand MotionAnthropomorphic Robotic Hand Mimics Human Hand Motion

Anthropomorphic Robotic Hand Mimics Human Hand Motion

Here is a biomimetic robotic hand that can mimic movements of your hands with artificial joint capsules, crocheted ligaments and…

9 years ago
CRAM: Coachroach Robot for Rescue MissionsCRAM: Coachroach Robot for Rescue Missions

CRAM: Coachroach Robot for Rescue Missions

Meet CRAM: a compressible robot with articulated mechanisms inspired by cockroaches. It can squeeze and run through crevices half its…

9 years ago
Chameleon Robot Changes Color to Blend InChameleon Robot Changes Color to Blend In

Chameleon Robot Changes Color to Blend In

Here is an interesting robot that can change its color to blend into its environment. Guoping Wang of Wuhan University,…

9 years ago
Geckobot: Wall Climbing RobotGeckobot: Wall Climbing Robot

Geckobot: Wall Climbing Robot

Here is a robot that can climb walls reliably. The Geckobot has a motorized air suction system that allows it…

9 years ago
Soft Robotic Gripper Grabbing Delicate ObjectsSoft Robotic Gripper Grabbing Delicate Objects

Soft Robotic Gripper Grabbing Delicate Objects

We have covered plenty of robotic grippers here in the past. Not all of them can handle delicate objects. EPFL…

9 years ago
DURUS Humanoid Robot w/ Dynamic LocomotionDURUS Humanoid Robot w/ Dynamic Locomotion

DURUS Humanoid Robot w/ Dynamic Locomotion

We have covered plenty of humanoid robots here in the past. Not all of them are capable of achieving highly…

9 years ago
JetSnake Robot for Declogging: Operates At Pressures Up to 5 BarJetSnake Robot for Declogging: Operates At Pressures Up to 5 Bar

JetSnake Robot for Declogging: Operates At Pressures Up to 5 Bar

Robots are already helping businesses become more operationally efficient. The JetSnake system is designed to handle missions that could be…

9 years ago
Building BionicANTs w/ 3D Printing [Video]Building BionicANTs w/ 3D Printing [Video]

Building BionicANTs w/ 3D Printing [Video]

In the past few months, we have covered plenty of awesome bio-inspired robots. In the future, robots will not only…

9 years ago