MIT and EPFL have jointly developed the first flapping-wing robot that can fly and dive. Scientists at the Massachusetts ...

A lightweight robot modeled on diving birds can swim underwater, break through the surface, and continue flying without using ...

Flapping-wing robots that mimic the flight mechanics of birds and insects are closing the control gap with conventional quadrotor drones, according to a cluster of recent peer-reviewed studies.

Flapping-wing ornithopter drones may potentially be more agile and energy-efficient than their fixed-wing counterparts, but most of them still can't loiter in one spot. A new model addresses that ...

Flapping-wing micro air vehicles (FWMAVs) are characterized by their compact size, lightweight design, and high maneuverability, making them highly practical for various applications. However, the ...

“Our study enhances our understanding of birds’ flight mechanisms and provides theoretical guidance for developing efficient bio-inspired flapping-wing aerial vehicles.” said Yishi Shen. Authors of ...

A flapping-wing robot that can both swim underwater and fly through the air is helping scientists rethink how diving birds manage life in two ...

The Nature Index 2026 Research Leaders reveal the leading institutions and countries/territories in the natural sciences, health sciences, applied sciences and social sciences, according to their ...

(Nanowerk News) Engineers have long sought to unlock the secrets behind insects' uncanny flight abilities and agility in hopes of creating a new class of tiny yet capable flying robots. These flapping ...