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The insect-inspired bionic eye that sees, smells and guides robots
The compound eyes of the humble fruit fly are a marvel of nature. They are wide-angle and can process visual information ...
Tiny robotic insects may soon become lifesaving tools in disaster zones. MIT researchers have unveiled an aerial microrobot that flies with unprecedented speed and agility, mirroring the gymnastic ...
A 301 mg soft robot jumps continuously under constant light without batteries or electronics, using snap-through buckling and self-shadowing to create an autonomous feedback loop. (Nanowerk Spotlight) ...
Tiny robots inspired by insects could soon glide across water, scouting flooded areas, monitoring pollutants, or collecting samples, thanks to a breakthrough in soft robotics. Researchers at the ...
Researchers have developed a human-first path planning system that enables mosquito-control robots to prioritize areas with high human activity, making them significantly faster and more effective at ...
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Bee-inspired navigation chips could unlock fleets of insect-sized robots
Bees navigate long distances without satellites, digital maps, or external guidance. By reading patterns ...
Ripple bugs’ fan-like legs inspired engineers to build the Rhagobot, a tiny robot with self-morphing fans. By mimicking these insects’ passive, ultra-fast movements, the robot gains speed, control, ...
Shape-morphing, insect-scale robots that feature an origami-inspired design and eight independently actuated degrees of freedom, powered by custom piezoelectric actuators for enhanced mechanical ...
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