Science RoboticsPub Date : 2026-07-15DOI: 10.1126/scirobotics.aej7903
{"title":"Erratum for the Research Article “Observing a robot peer’s failures facilitates students’ classroom learning”","authors":"","doi":"10.1126/scirobotics.aej7903","DOIUrl":"10.1126/scirobotics.aej7903","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":56029,"journal":{"name":"Science Robotics","volume":"11 116","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":25.5,"publicationDate":"2026-07-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148451771","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"计算机科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Science RoboticsPub Date : 2026-06-24DOI: 10.1126/scirobotics.aei9833
Robin R. Murphy
{"title":"Is your robot vacuum cleaner spying on you?","authors":"Robin R. Murphy","doi":"10.1126/scirobotics.aei9833","DOIUrl":"10.1126/scirobotics.aei9833","url":null,"abstract":"<div >The <i>Infinite Sadness of Small Appliances</i> imagines the multiple ways domestic home robots can violate the privacy of a family.</div>","PeriodicalId":56029,"journal":{"name":"Science Robotics","volume":"11 115","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":25.5,"publicationDate":"2026-06-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148305493","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"计算机科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Science RoboticsPub Date : 2026-06-24DOI: 10.1126/scirobotics.aej7866
Amos Matsiko
{"title":"Learning flight navigation like a honey bee","authors":"Amos Matsiko","doi":"10.1126/scirobotics.aej7866","DOIUrl":"10.1126/scirobotics.aej7866","url":null,"abstract":"<div >honey bees serve as inspiration for long-range autonomous flight in resource-constrained aerial robot navigation.</div>","PeriodicalId":56029,"journal":{"name":"Science Robotics","volume":"11 115","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":25.5,"publicationDate":"2026-06-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148313470","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"计算机科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Science RoboticsPub Date : 2026-06-24DOI: 10.1126/scirobotics.aec7796
Florian Rothfischer, Lennart J. K. Weiß, Sonja K. Schinko, Niccolò Tedeschi, Rui Yee Loke, Michael Matthies, Matthias Vogt, Christoph Karfusehr, Alexander Hebel, Petr Šulc, Tim Liedl, Enzo Kopperger, Friedrich C. Simmel
{"title":"A high-endurance DNA origami snap-through switch for functional nanoscale control","authors":"Florian Rothfischer, Lennart J. K. Weiß, Sonja K. Schinko, Niccolò Tedeschi, Rui Yee Loke, Michael Matthies, Matthias Vogt, Christoph Karfusehr, Alexander Hebel, Petr Šulc, Tim Liedl, Enzo Kopperger, Friedrich C. Simmel","doi":"10.1126/scirobotics.aec7796","DOIUrl":"10.1126/scirobotics.aec7796","url":null,"abstract":"<div >Switchable elements are central to both technological devices and biological machines because they enable controlled and reversible transitions between distinct functional states. Here, we present a DNA origami–based, mechanically bistable snap-through mechanism that can be electrically controlled. This nanoscale switching mechanism exhibits long-term stability in both states in the absence of external stimuli while achieving millisecond-scale switching times upon application of an electric field. Individual devices sustain hundreds of thousands of switching cycles over several hours and remain functional for actuation over several days, offering a powerful platform for systematically studying the endurance and failure mechanisms of biomolecular nanoswitches. As a nanoscale electromechanical interface, our device enables applications in molecular information processing, optical nanodevices, and the dynamic control of chemical reactions. We demonstrate that functionalization with gold nanorods facilitates polarization-dependent optical modulation, establishing direct application in plasmonics. We further show that controlling the accessibility of a molecular binding site allows electrical regulation of reaction kinetics, thereby directly coupling mechanical switching to biochemical function.</div>","PeriodicalId":56029,"journal":{"name":"Science Robotics","volume":"11 115","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":25.5,"publicationDate":"2026-06-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.science.org/doi/reader/10.1126/scirobotics.aec7796","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148305455","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"计算机科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Science RoboticsPub Date : 2026-06-17DOI: 10.1126/scirobotics.adz9628
Emek Barış Küçüktabak, Matthew R. Short, Lorenzo Vianello, Daniel Ludvig, Levi Hargrove, Kevin Lynch, Jose Pons
{"title":"Therapist-exoskeleton-patient interaction for gait therapy","authors":"Emek Barış Küçüktabak, Matthew R. Short, Lorenzo Vianello, Daniel Ludvig, Levi Hargrove, Kevin Lynch, Jose Pons","doi":"10.1126/scirobotics.adz9628","DOIUrl":"10.1126/scirobotics.adz9628","url":null,"abstract":"<div >After a stroke, individuals often experience mobility impairments because of weakness and loss of independent joint control in the lower limbs. As a result, gait recovery becomes a primary goal of physical rehabilitation, traditionally achieved through high-intensity therapist-led training. However, conventional therapist-led approaches involving manual assistance or resistance can be physically demanding and limit interaction at multiple joints simultaneously. Robotic exoskeletons have emerged as a promising solution, enabling multijoint support, reducing therapist strain, and offering objective performance feedback. However, typical exoskeleton control strategies limit the physical therapist’s involvement and adaptability to the patient’s needs, which may hinder clinical adoption and outcomes. In this study, we introduce a gait rehabilitation paradigm based on physical human-robot-human interaction that we call therapist-exoskeleton-patient interaction (TEPI), in which a therapist and a patient with stroke are each equipped with a lower-limb exoskeleton virtually connected at the hips and knees via spring-damper elements. This connection enables bidirectional physical interaction, allowing the therapist to guide the patient’s movement while receiving real-time haptic feedback. We evaluated this approach with eight patients with chronic stroke using a within-subject design, comparing TEPI training with conventional therapist-guided mobilization during treadmill walking. Results showed that, compared with conventional therapy, TEPI led to greater joint range of motion, increased step length and height, similar muscle activation, and high self-reported motivation and enjoyment. These findings suggest that TEPI can integrate robotic precision with therapist intuition, offering a framework for enhancing gait rehabilitation outcomes in populations recovering from stroke.</div>","PeriodicalId":56029,"journal":{"name":"Science Robotics","volume":"11 115","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":25.5,"publicationDate":"2026-06-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.science.org/doi/reader/10.1126/scirobotics.adz9628","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148273702","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"计算机科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Science RoboticsPub Date : 2026-06-17DOI: 10.1126/scirobotics.aej6133
Melisa Yashinski
{"title":"Do people feel safe in a robot’s presence?","authors":"Melisa Yashinski","doi":"10.1126/scirobotics.aej6133","DOIUrl":"10.1126/scirobotics.aej6133","url":null,"abstract":"<div >Physiological and qualitative data reveal insights into human perceived safety of mobile robot encounters.</div>","PeriodicalId":56029,"journal":{"name":"Science Robotics","volume":"11 115","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":25.5,"publicationDate":"2026-06-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148273757","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"计算机科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Science RoboticsPub Date : 2026-06-17DOI: 10.1126/scirobotics.aec6663
Shelly Levy-Tzedek
{"title":"Stop chasing identical outcomes in HRI replication: Learn from the differences","authors":"Shelly Levy-Tzedek","doi":"10.1126/scirobotics.aec6663","DOIUrl":"10.1126/scirobotics.aec6663","url":null,"abstract":"<div >HRI should report methods clearly and in full and treat cross-context differences as data, not as replication failures.</div>","PeriodicalId":56029,"journal":{"name":"Science Robotics","volume":"11 115","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":25.5,"publicationDate":"2026-06-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148273728","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"计算机科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Science RoboticsPub Date : 2026-06-10DOI: 10.1126/scirobotics.aec8039
D. Hirano, M. Inazawa, M. Sutoh, M. Nagata, Y. Yoneda, K. Watanabe, H. Sawada, G. Sakoda, S. Abe, S. Homma
{"title":"From ball to rover: Transformable palm-sized rover SORA-Q for autonomous lunar exploration","authors":"D. Hirano, M. Inazawa, M. Sutoh, M. Nagata, Y. Yoneda, K. Watanabe, H. Sawada, G. Sakoda, S. Abe, S. Homma","doi":"10.1126/scirobotics.aec8039","DOIUrl":"10.1126/scirobotics.aec8039","url":null,"abstract":"<div >Robotic technologies are expected to drive substantial advancements in planetary exploration and resource prospecting by performing a variety of tasks in extraterrestrial environments. In particular, miniature robots are ideally suited for integration into spacecraft with strict payload limitations, providing a cost-effective solution. However, the pursuit of autonomous exploration using these miniature robots presents challenges owing to constraints in computational power and battery capacity and reduced locomotion performance owing to their small size. Here, we introduce a two-wheeled centimeter-scale rover, designated Lunar Excursion Vehicle 2 (LEV-2), also known as SORA-Q (named after the Japanese words for space and sphere), which transforms into a wheeled configuration from a compact spherical form, enabling efficient traversal of soft lunar terrains. On 19 January 2024 (universal time coordinated), LEV-2 was deployed from a Japanese lunar lander, Smart Lander for Investigating Moon (SLIM), immediately before its landing on the lunar surface. After a lunar landing, the palm-sized rover accomplished autonomous lunar exploration by navigating around the SLIM lander, capturing images of both the SLIM lander and its environment and transmitting selected images through wireless communication on the lunar surface without reliance on ground-based teleoperation. This study details the system design of LEV-2 and presents the results of its in situ lunar activities, highlighting the efficacy of the proposed technologies necessary for mission implementation. Furthermore, we discuss the technical challenges encountered during the mission, including operational constraints and partial data loss, as well as the lessons learned for future exploration missions using small-scale space robots.</div>","PeriodicalId":56029,"journal":{"name":"Science Robotics","volume":"11 115","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":27.5,"publicationDate":"2026-06-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148209130","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"计算机科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Science RoboticsPub Date : 2026-06-10DOI: 10.1126/scirobotics.aeg2985
Liangfang Zhang, Joseph Wang
{"title":"Translational bottlenecks for biohybrid microrobots","authors":"Liangfang Zhang, Joseph Wang","doi":"10.1126/scirobotics.aeg2985","DOIUrl":"10.1126/scirobotics.aeg2985","url":null,"abstract":"<div >Rapid advances in biohybrid microrobots have prompted focused examination of the barriers to their clinical translation.</div>","PeriodicalId":56029,"journal":{"name":"Science Robotics","volume":"11 115","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":27.5,"publicationDate":"2026-06-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148209131","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"计算机科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}