A new kind of robot swims the seas and soars the skies

By Ari DanielJuly 9, 2026·Source: NPR·0 views

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Scientists tested their aerial-aquatic flying robot in Lake Geneva, proving that it had enough speed and power to lift itself out of the water with its wings alone.

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.

(Image credit: Raphael Zufferey)

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