Today robots are being used in virtually every area of life, from defense and security, to entertainment, health, and lifestyle.
Israeli researchers are at the forefront of this revolution. Already skilled in engineering and miniaturization, they are developing a wide range of innovative robotic technologies that can do anything from crawl through your veins and arteries to diagnose and treat illness, to mow your lawn, clean high-rise windows, or explore the hidden depths of our oceans.
Find our more in our stories below.
Students build a miniature robotic hovercraft
An Israeli researcher has stumbled on a drug that kills cancer cells without harming normal cells, paving the way for a more effective treatment against cancer.
Medical robots that get under your skin
Israeli scientists have developed an 'electronic nose' that can detect cancer and kidney disease simply by testing breath samples.
Israeli robotic device for spine surgery debuts in Cleveland
Prof. Yashar Hirshaut, chairman of the Israel Cancer Research Foundation (ICRF), believes Israelis will play a prominent role in finding a cure for cancer. The war against cancer is fought daily by hundreds of thousands of "soldiers" - doctors, nurses, technicians and researchers who treat patients and spend long hours in labs around the world.
Forget submarines, send in a robotic octopus instead
Israeli researchers have developed a new MRI and ultrasound application that can identify maligant tumors before they metastasize, enabling doctors to customize treatment for every breast cancer patient.
Elbit Systems of America joins team developing fuel-foraging robot
This may not be the kind of news you want to hear if you've already had a hard life, but Israeli scientists have found that women who experience numerous negative experiences events in life are at a greater risk of breast cancer, than contemporaries who lead easier lives.
A robotic snake to fix broken hearts and organs
Women who live in well-lit neighborhoods are more at risk from breast cancer than those who live in darker areas, according to new research by Israeli scientists.
Getting robots in to clean high-rise windows
At first it was founded to stem the scientific 'brain drain' from Israel, but the Israel Cancer Research Fund (ICRF) now says it is looking to Israeli scientists for a prescription to stop cancer deaths. They recently moved a step closer.
Israeli brain scientists spark hopes for more efficient bionic limbs
A once-a-day breast cancer pill has won approval from the FDA thanks in part to clinical trials conducted by Israeli researchers.
Israeli team develops GPS accuracy for keyhole neurosurgery using mini-robot
Israeli biotechnology start-up Optimata has won a seal of approval for its new computerized virtual cancer patient technology from Cancer Research UK after a successful trial at Nottingham City Hospital.
Israeli robot creates surgical precision in brain surgeries
Israeli biotechnology start-up Optimata has won a seal of approval for its new computerized virtual cancer patient technology from Cancer Research UK after a successful trial at Nottingham City Hospital.
Israeli lawn-mowing robot makes the cut
Israeli biotechnology start-up Optimata has won a seal of approval for its new computerized virtual cancer patient technology from Cancer Research UK after a successful trial at Nottingham City Hospital.
An incredible journey from an Israeli robotics team
Israeli biotechnology start-up Optimata has won a seal of approval for its new computerized virtual cancer patient technology from Cancer Research UK after a successful trial at Nottingham City Hospital.
