Robot Design News

Latest Robot Design news and analysis — 3 articles tagged Robot Design on The Robotics Media.

• Duke's 20-Legged Argus Robot Moves and Sees in Every Direction — Jul 3, 2026 — Duke University's Argus robot has 20 telescoping, camera-tipped legs arranged like a dodecahedron, no front or back, and a new design score called dyn...
• KAIST's Smart Shape-Memory Actuator Switches In Under A Second — A Boon For Soft Robotics — Jun 1, 2026 — Researchers at Korea's KAIST have developed a hybrid shape-memory actuator that delivers fast, reversible motion without motors — 8.6 times wider defo...
• WALL-E Returns to Disneyland, Highlighting Robot Design Revolution — Apr 13, 2026 — Disney's WALL-E and EVE robots return to Disneyland, showcasing the 2008 film's lasting impact on modern robotics design philosophy.