Though it looks more like Dr. Octopus' mechanical tentacles from "Spiderman," a flexible, robotic arm recently developed by German automation company Festo was actually fashioned after an elephant's ...

The Bionic Handling Assistant boasts an ultralight structure, nimble grippers, and servopneumatic control. The elephant’s trunk is a remarkable tool — capable of lifting heavy loads, yet dexterous and ...

Festo's BionicKangaroo from 2014. Festo's bionic robots are the equivalent of concept cars, testbeds for innovation and new ideas that could one day find their way into production vehicles.

A robotic elephant trunk developed by German engineering firm Festo has acquired basic motor skills through the application of new technology. Using a process called goal babbling, software developers ...