How long can tiny gears and other microscopic moving parts last before they wear out? 

A team set out to understand the engineering principles that underlie self-assembled structures of fire ants

This is the first time modular robots have been demonstrated with autonomous reconfiguration and behavior that is perception-driven

Once in the territory of science fiction, "nanobots" are closer than ever to becoming a reality, with possible applications in medicine, manufacturing, robotics, and fluidics

Using nothing but 3-D printing, scientists have developed a paddling submarine that requires no engine, propellant, or power supply

The new technology has biomedical, soft robot and other applications

RoboFly is slightly heavier than a toothpick and is powered by a laser beam

The millimeter-scale robot opens new avenues for microsurgery, microassembly, and micromanipulation

Technology provides alternative to herbicides, hand-weeding

New robot handles the mundane and routine tasks required in every laboratory