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BEIJING, June 1 (Xinhua) -- A research team from China's Shanghai Jiao Tong University has developed a six-legged guide robot for visually impaired people that is expected to address the country's ...

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A soft patch on the arm could soon let you steer robots with simple hand movements, even while your whole body is in motion.

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Each robotic system at UHN is equipped with virtual reality (VR) simulation capabilities and a teaching console that enables ...

Researchers at MIT have developed a flying robot that can fly as fast as a bumblebee and could, someday, help with search-and-rescue missions.