There's still a long list of things that separate robots and living beings, but a new study suggests that the list has become just a bit shorter. Developing robots that "grow," "heal," and adapt their ...

Scientists have created a prototype robot that can grow, heal and improve itself by integrating material from its environment or by "consuming" other robots. It's a big step forward in developing ...

Scientists explore the concept of "robot metabolism" with a weird machine that can integrate material from other robots so it can become more capable and overcome physical challenges. When you ...