Using a novel design inspired by the Japanese art of paper cutting, researchers have developed gentle yet strong robotic grippers that can fold clothes, grasp a drop of water and ultrathin microfibers ...

While we've seen a number of robotic grippers inspired by various animals, US scientists have now taken a much more "direct" approach. They've devised a method of using actual dead spiders to ...

A constantly shifting rug is a true pain, and can force you to unnecessarily have to readjust it after moving furniture or when the pets run in. Thankfully, the best rug grippers are made with either ...

If you have hardwood floors, carpets and mats are pretty much a home essential. They prevent scratches and stains, allow you to wipe off the bottom of your shoes before stepping into your home and can ...

What is a robot without its arm or means to grip and move objects? Not much. Technically, robots have existed for at least 100 years. Their rougher mechanical movement is relatively easy to generate, ...

Most people would see a dead spider and discard the insect. A couple of engineers at Rice University had other ideas.The engineers at the Houston university recently unveiled a study outlining how ...

Are they shoes? Are they socks? Whatever they are, Bical Grippers ($25) are the best thing to happen to kids’ feet in a long time! Created in Brazil from a flexible, grippy sole attached to a full ...

WILMINGTON, DE / ACCESSWIRE / May 29, 2023 / Transparency Market Research Inc. - The global Electric Grippers Market was valued at US$ 486.3 Mn in 2022 and is projected to reach US$ 784.3 Mn by 2031.

On Valentine’s Day at Soft Robotics in Cambridge, Mass. a staff member places heart-shaped marshmallow Peeps on a conveyor belt. A mechanical arm snatches them up, one by one, setting them gently in a ...

Micro-grippers may be able to navigate unstructured environments and could help reduce risk during surgeries, according to a new study. Micro-grippers may be able to navigate unstructured environments ...