robotics Archives - Northeastern Global News

Three vintage dolls positioned in a triangle formation in dim lighting against a dark background, creating an unsettling atmosphere.

Society & Culture

Why Annabelle, Chucky and dolls in general creep us out

by Cynthia McCormick Hibbert

October 7, 2025

A humanoid robot with white body segments and a neutral expression gestures with a hand.

Science & Technology

Humanoid robots in the home? Not so fast, says expert

by Cesareo Contreras

October 2, 2025

President Joseph E. Aoun shown in conversation with several new faculty members atop the EXP building on the Boston campus.

University News

‘This university is in your hands.’ President Joseph Aoun welcomes new faculty

by Tanner Stening

October 1, 2025

A drone flying just above a grass surface.

How can you get into drones? Northeastern expert offers tips

by Cesareo Contreras

August 29, 2025

A piece of the Titan submersible being craned out of the water.

‘This is what we expected.’ Engineer responds to final report on Titan submersible implosion

by Tanner Stening

Members of the Mars rover team sitting and kneeling around the rover, working on various components.

Science & Technology

Resilient design and smart systems drive Northeastern’s Mars rover to podium finish

by Cesareo Contreras

A person kayaks in the Charles River with the Boston skyline visible on the horizon.

Science & Technology

Northeastern researchers develop algorithm that could make underwater robots more economical

by Cesareo Contreras

Julia Manczurowsky sitting in a biomechanics lab using motion capture equipment and monitors.

Science & Technology

From Uganda to robotics labs, Julia Manczurowsky reimagines a traditional career in physical therapy

by Alena Kuzub

Bryan Thomas and Matt Geisel working on a robot.

University News

Northeastern’s Lunabotics team builds a robot to tackle the moon’s surface and compete against other universities

by Cesareo Contreras

The robot of the two Northeastern students that won first prize at the Unibots competition next to a green medal saying 'Unibots UK 1st'.

University News

Northeastern team walks away with first prize at UK national Unibots competition thanks to clever design

by Patrick Daly

Rows of posters in Matthews Arena for the 2025 RISE Expo.

University News

Poker-playing robot among stars at Northeastern students’ research expo

by Alena Kuzub

Science & Technology

Northeastern engineers develop hybrid robot that balances strength and flexibility — and can screw in a lightbulb

by Cyrus Moulton