New virtual reality software allows scientists to ‘walk’ inside cells Virtual reality software which allows researchers to ‘walk’ inside and analyse individual cells could be used to understand fundamental problems in biology and develop new […]
Microscopic robots ‘walk’ thanks to laser tech A Cornell University-led collaboration has created the first microscopic robots that incorporate semiconductor components, allowing them to be controlled—and made to walk—with standard electronic signals. These robots, roughly […]
RoboFly: An insect-sized robot that can fly, walk and drift on water surfaces Insect-size robots could have numerous useful applications, for instance, aiding search and rescue (SAR) missions, simplifying the inspection of infrastructures and speeding […]
A Robot Leg Learned to Walk by Itself Without Programming, in a Scarily Short Time When a child first does something without being asked, their parents want to celebrate. Researchers at the University of Southern […]
An Incredible New Therapy Is Helping Paralysed People Walk Again Kelly Thomas woke up in a Florida hospital four years ago with no recollection of the car accident that had robbed her of the ability […]
Paralyzed mice with spinal cord injury made to walk again Most people with spinal cord injury are paralyzed from the injury site down, even when the cord isn’t completely severed. Why don’t the spared portions […]