The proposed robot, dubbed GRIP-tape, which stands, in part, for grasping and rolling in-plane, reportedly solves a problem ...

It's a game a lot of us played as children -- and maybe even later in life: unspooling measuring tape to see how far it would extend before bending. But to engineer, this game was an inspiration, ...

We put nine of the best laser tape measures to the test over several weeks. Here's how the top models performed on the job ...

Uncover the unique design of GRIP-tape, a robot hand featuring measuring tape that showcases creativity in engineering.

Engineers create GRIP-tape, a soft, low-cost robotic gripper made from measuring tape, ideal for safely handling delicate produce.

The GRIP-tape gripper from UC San Diego utilizes measuring tape for a unique, flexible design, enhancing robotic handling of ...

Make sure you're measuring next to skin, not over clothing! Find how high on your waist or hips you like to wear your jeans and measure from there. Waist: Keep tape measure comfortably loose as you ...

Wondering how you can get the most out of your roll of painter's tape? These 18 hacks will make it easy to find new uses for ...

For those who want to do it at home, getting started is easy. All you’ll need is a full-length mirror, a soft tape measure, and your top off—just make sure you’re wearing a comfortable but ...

The researchers had already worked with measuring tape as part of a grant from the National Science Foundation to investigate soft materials that could bend while holding their shape. Measuring ...

Since its creation in the United Kingdom almost 200 years ago, tape measures have become essential for measuring things for personal, professional, and even legal use (as long as they've been ...