A new kind of robot swims the seas and soars the skies
A new 250-gram flapping-wing robot can transition between swimming underwater and flying in the sky, mimicking a diving bird.
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The brief
Researchers have developed a robot inspired by the puffin bird that utilizes flapping wings to travel through both air and water. The device is designed to simulate the mechanics of bird flight and diving.
Coverage from MIT News, NPR, Interesting Engineering, ZME Science, and Mirage News emphasizes the robot's lightweight design and its ability to function in two different environments. Future focus remains on the robot's ability to reveal bird flight mechanics through its dual-medium capabilities.
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Quick answers
What bird inspired the robot's design?
The robot is inspired by the puffin bird.
How much does the robot weigh?
The robot weighs 250 grams.
How does the robot move through the air and water?
It uses flapping wings to travel through both mediums.
Coverage (6)
- Birdlike robot swims underwater, then flaps into flight without paddling Tech Xplore · 5h ago
- Flapping-Wing Robot Reveals Bird Flight Mechanics Mirage News · 5h ago
- Puffin bird-inspired robot flaps its wings to travel through both air and water Interesting Engineering · 5h ago
- This 250-Gram Robot Can Swim Underwater Then Fly into the Sky Using Its Flapping Wings Like a Diving Bird ZME Science · 5h ago
- New flapping robot swims and flies like a diving bird MIT News · 5h ago
- A new kind of robot swims the seas and soars the skies NPR · 5h ago
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