life inspired

"Flies are among the most agile flying creatures on Earth. To mimic this aerial prowess in a similarly sized robot requires tiny, high-efficiency mechanical components that pose miniaturization challenges governed by force-scaling laws, suggesting unconventional solutions for propulsion, actuation, and manufacturing." Full article @ Science

Labels: bio-inspired computing, flying, insects, robots

Winged Robots Hint at the Origins of Flight - ScienceNOW

Labels: flying, robots