Enabling the vine-inspired robots to grow outward from their tips are thin yet sturdy pneumatic tubes that grow and inflate ...

In the horticultural world, some vines are especially grabby. As they grow, the woody tendrils can wrap around obstacles with enough force to pull down entire fences and trees. Subscribe to our ...

The new design could be adapted to assist the elderly, sort warehouse products, or unload heavy cargo. In the horticultural world, some vines are especially grabby. As they grow, the woody tendrils ...

The researchers demonstrated that the vine robot can safely and stably lift a variety of heavy and fragile objects, like a watermelon. In the horticultural world, some vines are especially grabby. As ...