In nature, there are vines that have the strength to pull down fences and tree branches through their unrelenting hold. Today, engineers from the MIT and Stanford organizations have been able to ...

(Nanowerk News) In the horticultural world, some vines are especially grabby. As they grow, the woody tendrils can wrap around obstacles with enough force to pull down entire fences and trees.

Although they're constantly improving, robots aren't necessarily known for their gentle touch. A new robotic system from MIT and Stanford takes a unique stab at changing that, with a robot that uses ...