An underwater robot entered a badly damaged reactor at Japan's crippled Fukushima nuclear plant Wednesday, capturing images of the harsh impact of its meltdown, including key structures that were torn ...

Vibration sensors can aid in stability and navigation, particularly for field robots in varied terrain, writes a columnist.

A hair-thin, soft robotic probe inserted through existing surgical ports to continuously track multiple fetal vitals in real time. Northwestern University researchers have developed the first device ...

A new, hair-like robotic probe developed by Northwestern University researchers is the first device of its kind that can safely enter the uterus and monitor a fetus' vital signs during in utero ...

Precision irrigation robot shows how soil variation changes water needs, reducing waste and boosting orchard efficiency.