Robotic Arm Weaves Web at MIT Media Lab

Posted on April 30, 2012

A robot is weaving a cocoon-like structure at the MIT Media Lab. The robot arm is building a pre-programmed design by weaving a thick thread onto hooks and pegs built into a cage around the robot.

The robot currently requires programming input from humans, but the MIT developers plan for it to eventually be 100% autonomous and be able to weave custom designs. Take a look:

More from Science Space & Robots

  • National Weather Service Issues Extreme Heat Warning for NYC


  • iRonCub3 Takes First Step Toward Humanoid Robot Flight


  • Bathynomus Vaderi, A Huge Sea Bug


  • Swiss-Italian Researchers Develop Edible RoboCake


  • Scientists Use CT Scans to Examine Giant Hailstones



    • Latest Tech Products

  • Apple Mac Mini with M4 Chip

  • Apple iPad Mini A17 Pro