Imagine a boat that propels by moving its "tail" from side to side, just like a fish. That's the kind of machine that TED Fellow Robert Katzschmann's lab builds: soft-bodied robots that imitate natural movements with artificial, silent...

Roller coasters give people the opportunity to experience physics in dramatic ways. In this episode of SciShow, we break down how physics work on roller coasters to give you the ride of your life!

Meet seven all-terrain robots -- like the humanoid, soccer-playing DARwIn and the cliff-gripping CLIMBeR -- built by Dennis Hong's robotics team at RoMeLa, based at Virginia Tech. Watch to the end for the five creative secrets to his...

Imagine a set of electronics as easy to play with as Legos. TED Fellow Ayah Bdeir introduces littleBits, a set of simple, interchangeable blocks that make programming as simple and important a part of creativity as snapping blocks together.

We're far from developing robots that feel emotions, but we already have feelings towards them, says robot ethicist Kate Darling, and an instinct like that can have consequences. Learn more about how we're biologically hardwired to...

While most spacecraft are designed and built from scratch for one particular mission, the Phoenix Lander was pieced together from previous missions and rose from the ashes...all the way to Mars.

Creating functional prosthetics at a fraction of the cost of imported tech, bionic innovator and TED Fellow Enzo Romero shares a groundbreaking model for designing 3D-printed assistive technology sourced from recycled materials -- built...

Jessi and Squeaks are at the fair, and Jessi is excited to go on the roller coaster! But before they get on, Squeaks wants to know how roller coasters work.

Hank builds a simple electric motor just powerful enough to make a small screw spin, but also strong enough to blow your mind.

For centuries, our cities and public places have been designed for the person on foot. Only in the last 60 years have we tilted our architecture from accommodating the pedestrian to catering to the automobile. How can we return to...

CG2271 Mini-Project Video

CG2271 Mini-Project Video

CG2271 AY1920 Mini-Project

Use an ultrasonic distance sensor and servo motors to make a model planetary lander deploy its landing gear using an Arduino in this engineering project.

Seiko Epson Corporation has unveiled a prototype of its flying robot, weighing only 12 grams, designed for security and rescue applications. Equipped with ultrasonic motors, a microcontroller, a digital camera, and a video transmitter,...

Turn a stuffed animal into a fuzzy, purring companion robot using an Arduino in this fun engineering project.

The term drone is actually taken straight from the sci-fi world. Drones are used for many reasons for filming, military surveillance, and recreational activities. Drones fall under the intersection of aerospace, robotics, and...

The Helios solar powered aircraft was an experimental plane designed to fly autonomously at high altitudes for extended periods of time. With a wingspan of over 75 meters and powered by lightweight solar cells, it set a record-breaking...

Celebrate the Hōkūleʻa, a replica Polynesian voyaging canoe, and its journey to revive ancient navigation methods using only nature's cues.

The video showcases the latest in luxury yachts and innovative watercraft technology, from personal submarines to solar-powered boats. These cutting-edge designs cater to both thrill-seekers and eco-conscious consumers, offering unique...

This video is explaining how Hoverboard works for kids.

Design and build your own underwater robot in this engineering project.

Design and build a simple walking robot with a single DC motor in this fun engineering project.

Build a radio-controlled Arduino robot in this fun engineering projects.