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Tiny but mighty robots MIT engineers have built an insect-sized jumping robot that uses a fraction of the energy of aerial bots the same size. It can leap over tall obstacles, land on sloped terrain, and carry 10x more payload than flying counterparts—opening up potential for search-and-rescue, exploration, and more.

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Alex Utopia1 year ago

Very impressive. The future is lit 🥹

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