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China develops snake robot capable of crushing satellites in space
With a solid body design consisting of small detachable segments and acting as an independent robot, this machine can weave through the tightest corners of space.
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Environment
Robot captures molten radioactive fuel in Fukushima
A remote-controlled robot photographed a molten nuclear fuel dump that fell to the bottom of the most damaged reactor at the Fukushima power plant.
Conquer Mars
Achievements of NASA robots after a year of exploring Mars
The Perseverance robot has achieved many achievements such as drilling for the first time to sample rocks on another planet or extracting oxygen from the Martian atmosph…
New technology
Successfully developed a robot that flaps its wings more efficiently than insects
UK's University of Bristol has successfully developed a robot that can flap its wings and generate more power than insects of the same size.
Health
Automated robot successfully operated pig intestines
Thanks to an advanced algorithm and imaging system, the STAR robot performs laparoscopic surgery on pigs without human assistance.
Health
Chinese robot nanny takes care of fetus in artificial uterus
Equipped with AI technology, robot nannies can monitor, care for, even evaluate and rank embryos while nurturing in the lab.
New technology
Chinese scientist develops 'electronic skin' that connects humans and robots
With enhanced haptic feedback, the 'e-skin' allows the wearer to control the robot remotely and become 'empathetic' with one another.
New technology
Chinese robot shows extreme mountain skiing skills
The ski competition is not only for talented athletes, but robots can also excel in this winter sport.
Conquer Mars
Robot NASA trên sao Hỏa phun đá để thoát 'nghẹn'
Robot Perseverance hướng mũi khoan xuống mặt đất rồi xoay nhanh để khiến những mảnh đá trong ống nghiệm văng ra ngoài.
AI - Artificial intelligence
Tiny robot helps mend broken bones in the body
Scientists develop new materials for robotics that can expand and fill in bone defects in the future.
New technology
China develops the world's largest four-legged biological robot
Analysts say China has developed the world's largest electric four-legged biorobot, which can perform tasks in many complex terrains.
Health
Spiral robot swims in blood vessels to break blood clots
Scientists have developed a tiny robot that can be manipulated to deliver drugs to specific locations in the blood vessels.
AI - Artificial intelligence
Development of a robot that can dig through the hardest rock
Petra, a San Francisco startup, has developed a semi-autonomous heat-drilling robot 'Swifty' that can cut through the hardest geological formations by crushing rock into…
New technology
China launches the first 100% automatic gas station
An outdoor gas station using fully automated refueling robots was put into operation on December 29 in southwestern China.
AI - Artificial intelligence
A team of experts in creating liquid robots that work continuously without electricity
The tiny robot with a diameter of 2mm can draw energy from its surroundings, then automatically collect and transport chemicals.