Thanks to 3D printing and low cost components, it’s possible to quickly and easily experiment with a variety of robotics mechanism for various use cases. [Paul Gould] has been doing exactly this ...

Robotic tools are too big for ‘keyhole’ brain surgery – but a new miniature technology using magnets could change all that.

Steel measuring tape is an interesting material, in that it's rigid enough to hold its shape when extended, but flexible enough that it gives way under pressure. Scientists have taken advantage of ...

The GRIP-tape gripper from UC San Diego utilizes measuring tape for a unique, flexible design, enhancing robotic handling of ...

That’s because the tape is both robust and flexible; can be stored in a small container when retracted; and can reach far when extended. After a series of trial-and-error experiments, the engineers ...