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Scientists at Princeton University have successfully created a printable “bionic” ear, combining a small coil antenna with cartilage using “off-the-shell” 3D-printing tools and nanoparticles. Yeah, bionic. According to lead researcher Michael McAlpine, there are usually “mechanical and thermal challenges” when ...

Meet Robo Raven, an incredible flying robot complete with independent wing movements that mimic actual birds. “With Robo Raven, we can digitally control each wing independently. Now, Robo Raven can generate any desired aerodynamic force for aerobatics just like real ...

Oh, it started as a simple thing on Facebook. A doodle a day. No big deal. Then it moved to Tumblr. What’s this? Followers? A handful maybe. Nothing to write home about. The doodles marched on, drawings accompanied by weird ...

Dear Boston Dynamics, Your robots aren’t scary enough. Try putting one inside a chemical protection suit with a gas mask. Signed, Stranger Dimensions

When I originally saw Big Dog, the first thought I had was, “Why can’t he throw cinder blocks?” I’m sure I’m not the only one.

Wondering what quadrocopters do when you’re not looking? They practice throwing and catching spears. Oh, excuse me, “inverted pendulums.”

A United Arrows store in Japan has set up a couple of mannequin robots that act as marionettes, mimicking the movements of unsuspecting passersby. Okay, well, they’re probably suspecting, but these things are still pretty weird…and elaborate. Seriously, that’s a ...