ANYmal X starts deliveries with an important boundary around “explosion-protected”
The inspection robot’s ATEX scope covers defined gas environments. Its data workflow matters as much as its four-legged mobility.
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A five-millimetre jump shows why robot muscle and scaffold must be designed together
ETH’s biohybrid actuators gain movement through co-designed tissue and structure. Nutrient supply and biological variability still keep them in the lab.
Dragonfly’s simulated Titan flight tests whether the right decision arrives on time
Flight-like avionics, simulated sensors and real-time imagery bring the first Titan landing sequence into a more demanding test.
Mori’s quiet robot companion comes with a very concrete subscription question
The mushroom-shaped device combines light, sound and movement. Its early-access offer separates the lasting hardware from two years of included content.
Perseverance’s driving record is also a story about knowing when to stop
NASA’s new engineering account connects a 45.22-kilometre milestone with science stops, autonomous navigation and a reused helicopter processor.
NASA’s next Moon rovers have to pass the wheel-and-spacesuit test first
The October update separates mockups, design reviews and future lunar delivery. Remote operation makes these vehicles more than astronaut transport.
NASA names the machinery that will turn SR-1 Freedom’s reactor heat into power
Sierra Lobo will supply the conversion system for the planned 2028 mission. The reactor and the electric spacecraft still have to prove themselves together.