If you're releasing a robot into the aquatic environment with no intention of retrieving it, that bot had better be ...

Most robots don’t end up as lunch, but these ones were built for it. In a striking leap toward truly eco-friendly robotics, ...

An edible robot made by EPFL scientists leverages a combination of biodegradable fuel and surface tension to zip around the ...

An edible robot leverages a combination of biodegradable fuel and surface tension to zip around the water's surface, creating a safe -- and nutritious -- alternative to environmental monitoring ...

Once expelled, the glycol alters the surface tension of the water via a natural propulsion phenomenon called the Marangoni ...

An edible robot designed by Swiss researchers is taking cues from nature, offering remote sensing with fewer environmental ...

The device creates a chemical reaction within a tiny detachable chamber that pushes out carbon dioxide gas to propel it along ...

The edible device will collect data on the condition of water bodies or distribute nutrients and medicines in the water.

Biodegradable aquatic robots use food-grade fish materials to monitor water, deliver nutrients, and disintegrate.

Imagine tiny robots exploring the depths of the ocean, riding on underwater waves like surfers catching the perfect break.