The Tiniest Flying Robot Soars Thanks to Magnets
A new prototype is laying claim to the title of smallest, lightest untethered flying robot.At less than a centimeter in wingspan, the wirelessly powered robot is currently very limited in how far it can travel away from the magnetic fields that drive its flight. However, the scientists who developed it suggest there are ways to boost its range, which could lead to potential applications such as search and rescue operations, inspecting damaged machinery in industrial settings, and even plant poll...
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