Despite their size, the robots can navigate liquids, respond to their environment and operate without external control.

Measuring just 200 by 300 by 50 micrometers — smaller than a grain of salt and roughly the size of a single-celled paramecium ...

Researchers have created microscopic robots so small they’re barely visible, yet smart enough to sense, decide, and move completely on their own. Powered by light and equipped with tiny computers, the ...

Scientists have built microscopic, light-powered robots that can think, swim, and operate independently at the scale of ...

Scientists have created what they say is the world's smallest untethered flying robot, by taking a unique approach to its design. To minimize size and weight, they've moved the bot's power and control ...

A tiny spider inspired soft robot designed at the University of Macau can roll, climb, and even move upside down inside the digestive tract. Guided by magnetic fields and real time imaging, it may one ...

Looking for a cleaning solution that won't hog all your floor space? The SwitchBot K10+ Pro Combo is now down to $319 on ...

In the quiet before the whir of motion, a cube sits scrambled. Then, in the time it takes to blink—actually, even less—it’s done. Solved. Six uniform faces, each a solid hue. It took just 0.103 ...

At China’s 2025 National People’s Congress, a miniature robotic dog named Sparky captured attention with its compact design, fluid motion, and intelligent interaction. Developed by Hengbot, Sparky isn ...