A new machine-learning technique can train and control a reconfigurable soft robot that can dynamically change its shape to complete a task. The researchers also built a simulator that can ...

That upturning of the edge is most common in the traditional Japanese tanto shape. However, most tantos have a pretty sharp angle change to their edge, making them frustrating to sharpen.

UK researchers have created the first smart fabric that can change shape and color in response to two different stimuli: heat and electricity. The development opens up new possibilities in various ...

In a series of tests, these new bots could move and change shape to run obstacle courses, carry objects, or even escape from a jail cell like a Terminator. SUBSCRIBE LOG IN ...

Next, the team combined tiny sections of four different types of DNA-infused gels to create strips that could change shape. Each section could be individually commanded to grow or shrink, allowing the ...

In the latest edition of GOLF’s RoboTest series, the gear crew went to extremes to find out how much lead tape was needed to make a noticeable change in shot shape.

That upturning of the edge is most common in the traditional Japanese tanto shape. However, most tantos have a pretty sharp angle change to their edge, making them frustrating to sharpen. The VK-Kuze, ...