MIT researchers have created a soft, autonomous robotic fish that can change direction in a fraction of a second — nearly as fast as a real fish can. The softness of the robot enables the machine to ...

Researchers at MIT CSAIL have created a new soft robotic system, RoboGrocery that uses vision technology and soft tactile sensors to determine how to pack an item without damage. Researchers from ...

The first self-checkout system was installed in 1986 in a Kroger grocery store just outside of Atlanta. It took several decades, but the technology has finally proliferated across the U.S. Given the ...

If you buy through a BGR link, we may earn an affiliate commission, helping support our expert product labs. Self-checkouts may take on a new meaning sometime in the future. Instead of having to scan ...

Opinions expressed by Digital Journal contributors are their own. “Robotics is not just about creating machines; it’s about creating possibilities,” says Astha Kukreja, a leading figure in the field.