Why are NASA and CIA scientists making robot insects? They’re small, they’re mighty, and they might just save your life!

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 ...

Swarms of robotic insects incapable of being swatted away may no longer be the product of science fiction and Black Mirror episodes. A team from EPFL’s School of Engineering has developed an ...

This fast and agile robotic insect could someday aid in mechanical pollination With a new design, the bug-sized bot was able to fly 100 times longer than prior versions Date: January 15, 2025 ...

To help make this idea a reality, MIT researchers are developing robotic insects that could someday swarm out of mechanical hives to rapidly perform precise pollination. However, even the best bug ...

Cyborg insects are not traditional robots. They combine living organisms with miniaturized electronic components. This biohybrid approach offers an energy-efficient alternative to conventional robots, ...

An insect-inspired robot that only weighs as much as a raisin can perform acrobatics and fly for much longer than any previous insect-sized drone without falling apart. For tiny flying robots to ...