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The science of human touch - and why it’s so hard to replicate in robots
Article Jan 6, 2026

The science of human touch - and why it’s so hard to replicate in robots

Robots now see the world with an ease that once belonged only to science fiction. But ask a robot to touch something...
generic 6 min read
Drones sense and avoid obstacles and other drones in multiagent system
News Feb 4, 2025

Drones sense and avoid obstacles and other drones in multiagent system

MIT engineers have found a new way to train multiagent systems where lots of units like drones work together safely.
giulioprisco 2 min read
Cornell engineers develop robotic collective that flows like soft matter
News May 25, 2026

Cornell engineers develop robotic collective that flows like soft matter

Small robots link together through physical interactions to create coordinated movement and adapt without any central control or complex programming.
giulioprisco 2 min read