A British surgeon has successfully conducted the first heart rhythm operation using a remote-controlled robot. The feat paves the way for patients to undergo surgery by doctors located in other cities ...

The use of remotely-controlled robots to perform delicate surgery is growing. The approach offers benefits to both patients and doctors including less fatigue, quicker recovery times and a reduced ...

With all the doom and gloom over the inevitable robot apocalypse, we’ve at least been able to take solace in the fact that we’ll see them coming—until today. Researchers from Northwestern University ...

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The tiny "crab" robots are just half a millimeter small They were made using a technique inspired by pop-up books They can one day have various important uses A team of researchers has developed the ...

If you’re looking for a fun family project to round out summer vacation, consider picking up this gigantic Robot Building Kit. It’s designed for kids eight and up, although its 901-piece assembly will ...

“Sellafield Ltd has pioneered the adoption of technology across its operations, and this latest milestone is another step forward for the role of robotics in decommissioning,” AtkinsRéalis’ lead ...