Soft and Micro Robotics Laboratory, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA


Insect-like robots

Mar 2, 2021

A team of researchers has developed a new generation of tiny, agile drones that look, act and maneuver like actual insects allowing them to operate in cramped spaces and withstand collisions.

"Researchers introduce a new generation of tiny, agile drones"
The technology could boost aerial robots’ repertoire, allowing them to operate in cramped spaces and withstand collisions.

by Daniel Ackerman
March 2, 2021

Soft and Micro Robotics Laboratory, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA

Team:

Suhan Kim

Zhijian Ren

Kevin Chen
 

Giving bug-like, flying robots a boost

Dec 20, 2021

A new fabrication technique, developed by a team of electrical engineers and computer scientists, produces low-voltage, power-dense artificial muscles that improve the performance of flying microrobots.

"Giving bug-like bots a boost"
A new fabrication technique produces low-voltage, power-dense artificial muscles that improve the performance of flying microrobots.

by Adam Zewe
December 16, 2021
 
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