A hopping, insect-sized robot can jump over gaps or obstacles, traverse rough, slippery, or slanted surfaces, and perform aerial acrobatic maneuvers, while using a fraction of the energy required for ...

Hydrogels, which are soft materials formed by crosslinking polymers, could have a variety of medical applications.

A tiny soft robot powered by magnets may soon crawl through rubble or the body, blending flexible electronics with smooth motion.