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Scientists build insect-inspired robots that float, paddle, and stride on water surfaces

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 ...
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AI-powered microdrones achieve insect-level agility for rescue missions

Could a matchbox-sized robot outfly a dragonfly in a disaster zone? Thanks to a breakthrough in AI-driven control of ...
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This bumblebee-like robot might one day pollinate plants on Mars

A bee-like robot currently under development at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) is part of a new generation of bots inspired by creepy crawlies. The machine, which weighs less than a ...