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July 24, 2026 at 08:28 PM
This Robot Can Flap Its Wings to Both Fly and Swim. It Might One Day Help Scientists Study Diving Birds and Survey Ocean Habitats
Source:
Smithsonian Magazine
A new bioinspired robot, modeled after aquatic birds, can both fly and swim. This innovation could aid scientists in studying diving birds and surveying ocean habitats.
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