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CivDot is a four-wheeled robot that can mark up to 3,000 layout points per day and is accurate within 8 millimeters. Bechtel Corporation is using the robots on rugged terrain in Texas and Nevada. The ...

While there are many useful questions to ask when encountering a new robot, “can I eat it” is generally not one of them. I say ‘generally,’ because edible robots are actually a thing—and not just ...

HydroSpread, a breakthrough fabrication method, lets scientists build ultrathin soft robots directly on water. These tiny, insect-inspired machines could transform robotics, healthcare, and ...

They’re called field support robots and their job is equipment retrieval! Developed by Toyota, these robots work with their human friends to pick up and drop off the items that have been thrown (often ...

Private renewable energy projects are still moving forward despite a pullback in government support, and new technology is making that construction more efficient. Solar farms, for example, take ...