Microscopic electromechanical devices inspired by the structure of insect muscles are transforming tiny robots, improving their power, precision, flexibility and size. Miniature robots range from ...

“Like a flying version ... the physical and behavioral robustness of insect groups by coordinating large numbers of small, agile robots, we will be able to accomplish such tasks faster, more ...

For all the progress we’ve made in the field of robotics, creating insect-like bots has proven to be very challenging. Such ...

and while that sounds impressive the robot’s insect-like design and sudden switch to flying can definitely scare anyone. LEO is short for LEONARDO which is again short for LEgs ONboARD drOne.

Researchers at Harvard decided to try to develop flying robots that can perch on various surfaces like insects can. Perching on surfaces happens electrostatically. The team used an electrode patch ...