Robotic lightning bugs take flight

Robotic lightning bugs take flight

Inspired by fireflies, researchers create insect-scale robots that can emit light when they fly, which enables motion tracking and communication. «more» Related Links: Robotic lightning bugs take flight (MIT News) Soft and Micro Robotics Laboratory  MIT...
Giving bug-like bots a boost

Giving bug-like bots a boost

A new fabrication technique produces low-voltage, power-dense artificial muscles that improve the performance of flying microrobots. «more» Related Links: Giving bug-like bots a boost (MIT News) Professor Farnaz Niroui Professor Kevin Chen Professor...