MAMA BEAR Uses Precision Motion to Shape the Future of Impact Design

At Boston University, a robot named MAMA BEAR is mastering motion control in the name of science. Tasked with finding the most energy-absorbing shape ever made, it 3D-prints tiny structures, transfers them with exacting movements, and crushes each one under immense pressure. Using precise robotic motion and AI-driven design tweaks, MAMA BEAR has autonomously run over 25,000 experiments—each one a step closer to breakthrough materials engineering.