The robot, dubbed Soft Pathfinding Robotic Observation Unit (SPROUT), is capable of growing and maneuvering around obstacles and through small spaces. Its developers suggest that SPROUT can be ...

A joint research team from MIT and Notre Dame created the Soft Pathfinding Robotic Observation Unit, or SPROUT.

In a global first, Singapore has deployed cyborg cockroaches to assist in earthquake rescue efforts in Myanmar following the ...

When buildings collapse during disasters like earthquakes or explosions, finding and rescuing trapped people can be extremely ...

A new robot designed to grow and weave like a vine could rewrite rubble rescue operations and allow first responders a safe ...

Beverly selects three superintendent finalists for interviews. SPROUT robot tested in Beverly, MA The Hardcover's Beverly location remains open Also on today's calendar: Natasha, Pierre & The Great ...

MIT and Notre Dame’s SPROUT robot navigates debris, aiding first responders in search-and-rescue by mapping safe routes in ...

When major disasters hit and structures collapse, people can become trapped under rubble. Extricating victims from these ...

At least three hospitals in the country are out of service, according to the World Health Organisation, three days after a powerful earthquake hit the country.

The country's military chief says 1,700 people have died as a result of the quake, as Bangkok rescuers continue to search ...

Robots, heavy machinery, and rescue personnel continue to search for workers trapped under the rubble of a 30-storey ...

China unveils a rescue robot with three mobility modes, built for extreme conditions and disaster response operations.