MIT-Developed Robot Achieves Seamless Aerial and Aquatic Movement

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Published: 2026-07-10T14:45:00Z
Category: science
Source: Glitchwire
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Researchers at MIT and EPFL have developed a bio-inspired robot that can transition between flying and swimming, mimicking diving birds. This half-pound device, named FAAV, represents a significant advance in robotics. It holds potential for new aerial-aquatic drones, particularly for oceanographic exploration in challenging environments.

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