This caused the polymer to melt away, leaving an opaque version of the folded object made up of just the linked silica beads. When the object was then heated to over 2,300 ºF (1,260 ºC), the beads ...

Robotic hands have a tough time getting a grip on pliable objects, but it's not for lack of trying -- most make do with rigid pincers that aren't designed for precision grasping. Fortunately, if a ...

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Robotic arms are fascinating devices, capable of immense speed and precision when carrying out their tasks. They’re also capable of carrying great loads, and a full-sized industrial robot in operation ...