Researchers have developed a mathematical framework to design knee-like joints in robots, called rolling ...

The current world population is estimated to be 7.8 billion, and with the United Nations predicting that number will reach 10.9 billion by the end of this century, the need for food manufacturers to ...

Robotiq has released its TSF-85 tactile sensor fingertips for the 2F-85 adaptive gripper to provide integrated tactile sensing for physical AI systems. The technology is designed for immediate use in ...

Engineers at Harvard have developed a new method to design robotic joints that mimic ...

ELYRIA, Ohio, Feb. 5, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Zaytran, Inc. has introduced the XRAY-S-5800 robotic gripper, designed to increase throughput in very large-part automation by supporting high accelerations, ...

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This makes it appropriate for precision assembly tasks, while its sealed design ensures reliability in tough manufacturing conditions. Grip force is 60-130 N (14-27 lbs), form-fit grip payload is 5 kg ...

(Nanowerk News) In the horticultural world, some vines are especially grabby. As they grow, the woody tendrils can wrap around obstacles with enough force to pull down entire fences and trees.

What is a robot without its arm or means to grip and move objects? Not much. Technically, robots have existed for at least 100 years. Their rougher mechanical movement is relatively easy to generate, ...

To handle long parts, the contact surface of each gripper finger should extend to stabilize the part during motion. For gripping the O.D. of a cylindrical part, a three-point line contact uses a ...