A new kind of robot swims the seas and soars the skies
MIT engineers have developed a bio-inspired robot capable of both flying and swimming, modeled after the movement of Atlantic puffins. This aerial-aquatic robot is designed to transition between mediums, offering new potential for environmental monitoring and data collection in remote areas.
Why it matters
This innovation bridges a significant gap in robotics, enabling autonomous exploration of complex environments like coral reefs and whale habitats that were previously difficult to monitor.
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