The first self-checkout system was installed in 1986 in a Kroger grocery store just outside of Atlanta. It took several decades, but the technology has finally proliferated across the U.S. Given the ...

Robots that can sense touch and perceive temperature differences? An unexpected material might just make this a reality. Researchers are developing soft and intelligent sensor materials based on ...

Soft robotics has quickly moved from a niche research topic to a practical technology with real-world applications—from gentle grippers in ...

Engineers propose a new quantitative framework to account for and predict the impact of temperature on the curing speed of platinum-catalyzed silicone elastomers. The findings could maximize ...

(Nanowerk News) Soft robotics has tantalized researchers with its promise of machines that can squeeze into tight spaces, handle fragile objects, and intuitively interact with humans. Yet realizing ...

SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 8, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Chef Robotics, a leader in AI-enabled robotic meal assembly for the food industry, today announced its new piece-picking capability, enabling food ...

While speed to market is important for any personal products manufacturer, it’s especially critical for those companies supplying the packaging. This especially holds true in the cosmetics and skin ...

Unlike traditional robots, which rely on rigid motors, gears, and pumps, soft robots use pliable materials that allow them to bend, stretch, and interact safely with humans and delicate environments.