Researchers at MIT have created lightweight robots that transition seamlessly between water and air, mimicking diving bird mechanics to enable novel environmental applications. The technology could enable autonomous coastal monitoring and sampling at scale, addressing gaps in ocean observation.
NPR · Thursday, 9 July 2026
Inspired by diving birds, roboticists built the lightweight machines to move from water to air. The design may one day lead to robots that can monitor and sample the coastal ocean.
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