Researchers at Tampere University in Finland have developed arobotthat could serve as an artificial pollinator.
The robot resembles a dandelion seed and has several biomimetic features.
Notably, the robot can also adapt manually to wind direction and force by changing its shape.
And thanks to a stable separated vortex ring generation its suitable for long-distance wind-assisted travelling.
Essentially, light can be used to control the structures takeoff, landing, and shape.
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With a background in the humanities, she has a soft spot for social impact-enabling technologies.
