One of the perennial challenges of building robots is minimizing the size and weight of drive systems while preserving power.

YouTuber [MechnicalRedPanda] has recreated a DIY STM hack we covered about ten years ago, updating it to be primarily 3D-printed, using modern electronics, making it much more accessible to many folks ...

Using common kitchen ingredients such as citric acid and sodium bicarbonate, scientists have created an edible pneumatic battery and valve system to power soft robots. Subscribe to our newsletter for ...

An actuator's function is to provide thrust and positioning in machines used for production or testing. One type is the electromechanical actuator, which converts the torque of an electric rotary ...

Actuators work behind the scenes in vehicles to convert energy into a physical action or force. They perform a variety of performance and convenience functions, from controlling the throttle to ...