#ScienceRobotics
Scientists have developed a robotic hand exoskeleton that can passively train expert pianists to play faster keystrokes and overcome the ceiling effect in motor skills.

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December 23, 2025 at 8:58 PM
Scientists have developed a springtail-inspired, centimeter-scale robot that can jump up to 1.4 meters.

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March 7, 2025 at 5:17 PM
AthenaZero, a robot that balances inertia and control authority, can perform dynamic tasks such as throwing, catching, and hitting a baseball with precision and power. Learn more in #ScienceRobotics: https://scim.ag/4j4LxSr
September 21, 2026 at 3:15 PM
Scientists have developed a robotic hand exoskeleton that can passively train expert pianists to play faster keystrokes and overcome the ceiling effect in motor skills.

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January 23, 2025 at 5:21 PM
Last year in #ScienceRobotics, researchers reported the development of Third Thumb—a robotic appendage that, when trialed by members of the general public, was a big hit.

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January 4, 2025 at 3:07 PM
Scientists have developed a soft robotic fish that remains flexible under extremely high pressure and low temperatures, enabling deep sea navigation.

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August 18, 2025 at 3:30 PM
This turtle-inspired pneumatic soft robot that can move around without electronics, powered only by a constant source of pressurized air.

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May 23, 2025 at 5:56 PM
Scientists have developed a biohybrid hand that is powered by bundles of thin human muscle tissue, which can individually control fingers through tendon-like cables.

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February 28, 2025 at 5:14 PM
Scientists have developed a miniature robot that can reposition its fins and legs to swim, glide, and crawl untethered in different deep-sea environments, including the Mariana Trench.

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March 26, 2025 at 8:03 PM
In 2024, researchers in #ScienceRobotics followed up on their development of Third Thumb—a robotic appendage that, when trialed by members of the general public, was a big hit.

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January 11, 2026 at 6:21 PM
The Japanese lunar lander SLIM successfully deployed a compact spherical robot that transformed into a wheeled rover and explored the lunar surface, highlighting the promise of small-scale robots for space exploration. Learn more in #ScienceRobotics: https://scim.ag/4eCZX9K
June 15, 2026 at 3:02 PM
Scientists have developed rearrangeable robotic modules that can “bloom” like flowers to shade a sunlit room by sensing light levels and adapting collectively.

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January 26, 2026 at 4:18 PM
Argus, a spherical robot with 20 symmetric legs and cameras, can monitor and navigate diverse terrains, climb walls, and move while carrying payloads. Learn more in #ScienceRobotics: https://scim.ag/4uHN2Jq
June 1, 2026 at 3:00 PM
Last year in #ScienceRobotics, researchers followed up on their development of Third Thumb—a robotic appendage that, when trialed by members of the general public, was a big hit.

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July 1, 2025 at 6:56 PM
A humanoid robot can perform aerial cartwheels on uneven ground and land smoothly, thanks to a new framework called BeyondMimic.

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August 31, 2026 at 3:00 PM
Scientists have developed a framework that can enable a team of cooperative aerial robots to navigate tight spaces and obstacles at high speeds while carrying cable-suspended loads.

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November 3, 2025 at 4:00 PM
With 26 motors and flexible silicone skin, Emo the robot can emote with the best of them.

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April 27, 2025 at 2:07 PM
A new #ScienceRobotics study highlights a control approach that enables Punyo, a humanoid upper body robot, to manipulate unwieldy objects using its body. https://scim.ag/3JmPe6p
August 21, 2025 at 1:06 PM
Scientists have developed a bioinspired soft lens that can adjust its focal length automatically in response to varying light levels, similar to a human eye.

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October 27, 2025 at 3:14 PM
A new #ScienceRobotics study highlights exoskeletons that allow physical therapists and patients recovering from stroke to “feel” each other’s movements as they walk on separate treadmills, enabling nuanced gait correction. https://scim.ag/4xwsOnR
June 22, 2026 at 3:00 PM
The September 2026 issue of #ScienceRobotics is out!

This month's cover depicts AthenaZero, a robot with humanlike mass and dynamic capabilities that enable it to throw, catch, and hit a baseball quickly. Learn about this research and more: https://scim.ag/4dzTZWg
September 21, 2026 at 9:00 PM
A new #ScienceRobotics study highlights electrofluidic fiber muscles that can support flexion and extension of a robot arm for a human handshake. https://scim.ag/4v6hJsu
March 30, 2026 at 3:00 PM
A new #ScienceRobotics study highlights an autonomous approach that can characterize coral reef biodiversity, enabling an underwater robot to home in on snapping shrimp or follow a barracuda through Joel's Shoal. https://scim.ag/42zGAYw
May 18, 2026 at 2:41 PM
A recent #ScienceRobotics study demonstrates that haptic feedback from wearable upper body exoskeletons can improve coordination between violin duos more effectively than visual cues.

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April 6, 2026 at 3:01 PM
A new #ScienceRobotics study highlights electrofluidic fiber muscles that can support flexion and extension of a robot arm for a human handshake. https://scim.ag/4v6hJsu
April 14, 2026 at 12:30 AM