The rapid proliferation of robots and electronic devices is placing the world under a new and growing environmental burden.

Researchers in China have developed a robot that identifies different plant species at various stages of growth by “touching” their leaves with an electrode. The robot can measure properties such as ...

A high-tech robot, designed to combat disease in tulip fields, relies on artificial intelligence to identify and address sick flowers in the Netherlands. Equipped with cameras and AI algorithms, the ...

Long used mostly for the “dull, dirty and dangerous” tasks in manufacturing, robots are increasingly considered “desirable” amid rising labor costs and shortages, strike risks and the need for ...

Plant robotics shows how living movement and sensing can power biodegradable machines that work with natural environments, offering a sustainable alternative to conventional robotic materials and ...