Bionic springtail bug can leap 23 times its body length
Researchers at Harvard University have engineered an bug-inspired microrobot that vaults, climbs and scoops objects in challenging terrains.
Mini swimming bot inspired by marine flatworms
EPFL engineers develop credit-card-sized aquatic bot with undulating fins capable of hauling heavier loads than itself while preserving delicate underwater habitats.
Manta rays inspire the fastest swimming soft robot yet
Researchers at North Carolina State University have engineered an energy-efficient soft robot capable of intricate vertical manoeuvres beneath the waves.
Mussel-inspired adhesive becomes unglued on command
Scientists at Humboldt University of Berlin in Germany have developed a bio-based, mussel-inspired adhesive that loses stickiness when oxidised, enhancing recycling and repair.
Self-amputating bot
Researchers at Yale University have developed a robot capable of melting its own limbs off to escape hazards.
Flying like a beetle
Researchers at EPFL in Switzerland have discovered that beetles’ hindwings are passively deployed and retracted, inspiring new designs for flying microrobots.
New snail-inspired robot can climb walls
Researchers at the University of Bristol in the UK have developed a snail-inspired robot with a sliding suction mechanism for efficient wall-climbing and high-load carrying capabilities.
Blood diagnostics modelled on leeches
Researchers at ETH Zurich in Switzerland have developed a new, less invasive blood sampling device inspired by leeches, aiming to enhance diagnostic accuracy and patient comfort.
VIDEO: Festo unveil BionicBee
German automation giant Festo have revealed their latest biomimicry project, BionicBee, complete with wings beating back and forth at 15 to 20 hertz.
Drone recharges by docking on power lines
German marine tech company EvoLogistics have unveiled the next version of their penquin bot, Quadroin, which can reach speeds of up to 10 knots, conduct acoustic seafloor mapping and livestream footage.