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Move over bees, MIT researchers have developed a robot insect designed for artificial pollination, laying the groundwork for entirely indoor farms of the future. The robot’s lifelike flapping wings ...

WASHINGTON, 19th January, 2025 (WAM) -- Researchers from Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) in the United States have developed bug-sized robots that are more agile and durable than prior ...

A tiny flying robot that acts as a pollinator by approaching flowers like a living bee and transferring pollen has been developed. Its size is similar to that of an insect, but it is as agile as a ...

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, ...

Researchers from Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) in the United States have developed bug-sized robots that are more agile and durable than prior versions, paving the way for their use in ...

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