The method cuts modular blocks from flat sheets with a CNC milling machine, then folds them into a 3D lattice using simple tools and no large-scale welding equipment at all.

Simulations indicate structures about 3.5 times stiffer than some other origami-based techniques, while using roughly two-thirds the material needed by conventional alternatives in the comparison.

A 23-foot aluminum sculpture was assembled and hung from the atrium ceiling of the Boston Public Library, inaugurated for the annual Fab Lab Conference and Symposium.

The entire sculpture was built in a matter of days by a team with no professional construction experience, which says a lot about how forgiving the unit cell design really is.

Researchers plan larger architectural tests next, plus unit cells with more complex geometries for greater strength and a user-friendly design interface for non-experts.

More than 5 million industrial robots are now operating in factories worldwide, marking a 9% growth from the previous year.

China installed 354,000 industrial robots in 2025, accounting for 59% of the global total.

The US overtook Japan to become the world's second-largest market, with almost 38,500 installations.

India installed nearly 10,500 robots, a 15% increase from the previous year.

The IFR forecasts installations to reach 806,000 units by 2029, indicating sustained growth in the robotics market.

REDMOD detected pancreatic cancer 475 days before diagnosis, nearly doubling radiologist sensitivity (73% vs 39%).

The system was tested on 219 patients' CT scans, with 87 scanned 3-12 months before diagnosis, 76 scanned 12-24 months before, and 56 scanned more than 24 months before.

REDMOD correctly classified 81% of scans as cancer-free in an independent group of 539 patients from several hospitals.

The system also performed well on the NIH-PCT dataset, correctly identifying 87.5% of scans as free of pancreatic cancer.

Prospective testing is needed among high-risk populations to determine the system's effectiveness in clinical practice.

BeetleBot's LCE muscles contract 45% when heated to 110°C (230°F), enabling precise movement.

A flexible sensor patch worn on the finger controls BeetleBot's movements with electrical resistance changes.

The robot can execute four commands: move forward, turn left, turn right, and grip an object.

BeetleBot's gripper uses LCE muscles and a pressure sensor to determine applied pressure accurately.

In lab tests, BeetleBot successfully navigated turns, reached objects, gripped them, and transported them.

The robot mimics the feather star, a marine invertebrate, with multiple flexible, feather-like limbs for movement.

Feather star-inspired robot uses only two actuators to maneuver in three dimensions, a feat typically requiring six.

The robot can move in three different modes: jellyfish, fish, and rotor modes, showcasing its versatility.

In jellyfish mode, the robot rises and descends by contracting and relaxing its body, demonstrating unique mobility.

The robot's design allows it to swim, hover, and change orientation, making it ideal for underwater exploration.

Purdue ECE students set a Guinness World Record with a robot solving Rubik's Cubes in 0.103 seconds.

ETH Zurich's RSL presented a robot solving a Rubik's Cube using only its feet, demonstrating advanced dexterity.

The AthenaZero hand, with two three-fingered robot hands, can close in about 80 milliseconds and lift up to 20 kg.

Generative Bionics plans to build Europe's largest Physical AI Data Factory with AMD as its AI infrastructure partner.

NASA is establishing a human presence on the Moon using robotic rovers and lunar terrain vehicles to investigate the South Pole region.