Remember the Harvard RoboBee? It is a small flapping wing robot inspired by insects. These can be used for disaster surveillance and search & rescue missions. It now has gotten a landing gear inspired by the crane fly. It helps them transition from air to ground. The robot also has an updated controller that helps with deceleration.
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Crane fly-inspired RoboBee landing
The above video shows this robot in action. This is currently based on a tethered system. The team will work on giving the robot sensor, power, and other features to enhance its capabilities.
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