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 ...

Even the oldest of mechanisms remain useful in modern technology. [Skyentific] has been messing with robotic joints for quite a while, and demonstrated an interesting way to use a pulley system in ...

Robot Power and Drive Systems 265 is an overview of the systems and mechanisms that provide power and motion to an industrial robot. Robotic drive systems use a drive to control and feed electricity ...

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

A robotic mechanism used in the fabrication of products. The basic component is an "automation cell," which comprises one or more robots, machine tools and the interfaces between them. The cell ...

High Torque Robotics’ Mini π is a 54cm (1.7 feet) high bipedal robot that can walk and dance with two legs. The robot ...

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 ...

We like to look for non-traditional, non-intuitive robot mechanisms," says Gravish. "The tape measure is such a wonderful structure because of its combined softness and stiffness together." ...