but all the motive force comes from the single leg. Part of the challenge lies in the fact that the only opportunity to exert any real control over the robot’s next move is in the tiny slice of ...

Now, state-owned automaker Guangzhou Automobile Group (GAC) has released its new full-size wheeled and legged humanoid model.

Legged locomotion seems to be a promising, versatile approach for robot mobility in various environments. Compared to wheel based systems ... advantages and also pose different challenges to the ...

Inspired by the remarkable strength and efficiency of dung beetles, researchers have developed robots that ... an orientation ...

An ‘intelligent’ humanoid robot with legs and wheels has been unveiled by a Chinese automaker. Named GoMate, the ‘smart tool’ has a plethora of advanced features including autonomous ...

It’s now about six years since Star Wars: The Force Awakens ... it works by the wheels working against the machine’s low centre of gravity, and using a tilt sensor to control speed.

Most drones on the market are rotary-wing quadcopters, which can conveniently land and take off almost anywhere. The problem is they are less energy-efficient than fixed-wing aircraft, which can fly ...