Despite their size, the robots can navigate liquids, respond to their environment and operate without external control.

Scientists have built microscopic, light-powered robots that can think, swim, and operate independently at the scale of ...

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Nature has perfected the art of landing. From delicate flies to buzzing bees, insects navigate complex aerial maneuvers and touchdown with high precision. But for human-made flying robots, especially ...

A bee-like robot currently under development at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) is part of a new generation of bots inspired by creepy crawlies. The machine, which weighs less than a ...