New York, NY—July 16, 2025—Today’s robots are stuck—their bodies are usually closed systems that can neither grow nor self-repair, nor adapt to their environment. Now, scientists at Columbia ...

Today's robots are stuck—their bodies are usually closed systems that can neither grow nor self-repair, nor adapt to their environment. Now, scientists at Columbia University have developed robots ...

Cannibal robots that can grow by feeding on other machines have been built in New York. Scientists at Columbia University said they have developed a new way for robots to grow, heal, and improve ...

This article was commissioned in conjunction with the Professors’ Programme, part of Prototypes for Humanity, a global initiative that showcases and accelerates academic innovation to solve social and ...

One of the most significant insights from the study is that roboticists must engage both technically and physically with ...

Researchers introduce a process that allows machines to 'grow' physically by integrating parts from their surroundings or from other robots, demonstrating a step towards self-sustaining robot ...