Robots continue to become more agile, able to cope with more varied environments, and complete complex tasks, but they still struggle when it comes to picking up delicate objects without causing ...

The origami "magic ball" gripper doesn't try to imitate our hands, but it can still hold 100 times its weight. The origami gripper is an application of what's commonly called "soft robotics." As the ...

Robotic hands have a tough time getting a grip on pliable objects, but it's not for lack of trying -- most make do with rigid pincers that aren't designed for precision grasping. Fortunately, if a ...