Squishy salamander robot pushes boundaries of soft robotics

Squishy salamander robot pushes boundaries of soft robotics

Robotics has long been dominated by rigid materials and precise mechanical movements. But a fascinating development is taking hold – soft robotics. These robots, built from flexible and compliant materials, are opening up new possibilities in fields ranging from medicine to exploration. The latest innovation making waves in this exciting area is a squishy salamander…

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#Japan’s service robot market projected to triple in five years

#Japan’s service robot market projected to triple in five years

Faced with an aging population and labor shortages, Japanese businesses are increasingly relying on service robots to supplement their workforce, according to Bloomberg. Research firm Fuji Keizai projects the country’s service robot market to nearly triple by 2030, to ¥400 billion ($2.7 billion). Potentially driving that growth: The Recruit Works Institute projects that the country…

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#2025 Events Calendar | TechCrunch

#2025 Events Calendar | TechCrunch

For two decades, TechCrunch has provided a front row view to the future of technology, shaping conversations that matter and spotlighting the next big things before they break — both on the page and in person at our world-renowned events.  This year, as we celebrate our 20th anniversary, we’re launching our most ambitious events calendar…

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