GUANGZHOU, China — Dogs are natural swimmers, instinctively knowing how to paddle when they hit the water. Now, engineers have created a robotic dog that can do the same, seamlessly transitioning from ...

The fastest-ever swimming soft robot has been inspired by manta rays. A team of American researchers beat its own speed record by drawing inspiration from the iconic sea creatures to improve their ...

Quadruped "robot dogs" may move quite a bit like their canine counterparts on land, but they're not nearly as good at swimming (although some can walk underwater). Such is not the case with a new mini ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. A new aquatic robot inspired by Manta rays has broken the world ...

An eight-armed blob drifted through the ocean, its “large” fins flapping by its side and propelling it through the water. Little did the deep-sea creature know, it was actually swimming by an ...