Watch animals being tricked into mourning the 'death' of a robot monkey. The technology was used in the filming of a new nature documentary series. Learn more: http://bbc.in/2joBLu9 | BBC World Service

A tiny robot is making leaps and bounds for small-scale locomotion. This soft robot really can walk the walk, as well as being able to roll, jump and swim. This could help it navigate the surprisingly tough terrain inside a human body. Read more: http://go.nature.com/2Ez8s3m | Nature Portfolio

67K views · 801 reactions | Scientists at the University of Liverpool have developed a fully autonomous mobile robot to assist them in their research. It’s been designed to work uninterrupted for weeks, using AI to analyse data and make decisions on what to do next. Read more here: https://go.nature.com/3fn8dcU | Nature Portfolio | Facebook

5.5K views · 131 reactions | A Nature Communications paper reports a chameleon-inspired soft robot that can change colour in real time to match its background. The research may have implications for next-generation wearable camouflage technology. Read the paper: https://go.nature.com/3Asj67C | Nature Portfolio | Facebook