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Researchers at ETH Zurich have developed a cable-free robot hand weighing 818 grams that walks using its fingers. This innovative design allows the robot to crawl on various surfaces, recover from falls, and interact with objects and keyboards, showcasing a new approach to robotics that emphasizes m...
ETH Zurich's Soft Robotics Lab has introduced a novel technology that utilizes robot hand fingers as feet, enabling interaction with the environment. By employing reinforcement learning, the robot hand can support its own weight while moving and performing various tasks. A demonstration video showca...
Researchers from ETH Zurich have transformed a standard robotic hand into a self-sufficient robot capable of walking on its fingertips while manipulating objects. This innovation could enhance operations in confined spaces, such as during maintenance tasks or search and rescue missions, where tradit...
Engineers from the Soft Robotics Lab at ETH Zurich have successfully adapted a commercially available robotic hand to enable it to crawl across various surfaces. This innovative hand can balance itself and interact with its surroundings, showcasing advancements in robotic mobility and dexterity. Th...
A research team from ETH Zurich has developed a magnetic-controlled flexible endoscope robot platform, successfully validating its navigation and ablation capabilities in a live sheep model for twin-to-twin transfusion syndrome (TTTS) laser surgery. This condition affects 10% to 15% of twin pregnanc...
A recent model from ETH Zurich indicates that low-CO₂ concrete can last up to 50 years in certain climates but may deteriorate more quickly in others. This study, announced on September 7, highlights the importance of moisture in concrete performance, suggesting that climate significantly influences...
Novacavi is collaborating with ETH Zurich on the POLARIS project, which aims to develop an advanced autonomous underwater vehicle for climate monitoring and security research. Announced on January 7, 2026, the project focuses on non-invasive measurement of ice thickness beneath lake surfaces, allowi...
Researchers at ETH Zurich have unveiled a groundbreaking Proprioceptive Transformer (PT) system that significantly enhances the capabilities of tendon-driven robotic hands. This innovative technology allows the robotic hand to execute complex manipulation tasks using only proprioceptive feedback, ac...
Researchers from ETH Zurich have unveiled a groundbreaking robotic hand that mimics human anatomy, utilizing advanced 3D printing techniques and 22 independently controlled pneumatic artificial muscles. This innovative development, which was announced recently, aims to significantly improve dexterit...
A research team at ETH Zurich has unveiled a groundbreaking neural network simulator designed to enhance robotic capabilities by enabling robots to visualize actions internally before executing them on physical hardware. This innovative framework, known as the Robotic World Model (RWM), facilitates...
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