Robotics

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Why Robots Must Build in Orbit: The Three Technologies Behind Autonomous In-Space Manufacturing

Autonomous in-space manufacturing relies on three interdependent technologies: robotic systems for manipulation, autonomous control for independent operation, and specialized materials. These capabilities are crucial for overcoming the physical constraint of rocket payload size, enabling the construction of larger structures in orbit.

Daron Krikorian·October 16, 2026

A futuristic robotic hand controlled by human finger movements via an ultrasound wristband, interacting with a digital interface.

Artificial Intelligence

Robot Hand Ultrasound Mimics Human Touch Using AI

MIT researchers have developed a wristband that uses ultrasound to let a person play a virtual piano or shoot a basketball with a robotic hand, simply by moving their own fingers.

Dr. Aris Thorne·June 24, 2026

A robotic arm preparing a meal in a kitchen, symbolizing the use of technology to serve the homeless population in San Francisco.

Biotech & Health

Robots prepare meals for San Francisco's hungry this year

This week, a San Francisco nonprofit began using robotic kitchen systems to prepare up to 3,000 meals daily for the homeless, a task that previously required dozens of human volunteers.

Lena Petrova·May 24, 2026