In concept, an everyday sewing machine could make embroidery a snap: the operator would move the fabric around in any direction they wish while the sewing machine would take care of slapping down ...

Mechanizing the production of textiles was a major part of the industrial revolution, and with the convenience of many people are recreating the classic machines. A perfect example of this is [Fraens] ...

We've told you recently about robots that emulate the locomotion of snakes, slugs, and salamanders. But biomimetics isn't the only approach to robotic movement that engineers and designers are working ...