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A fairy-like robot flies by the power of wind and light
- RugnirViking 4y agoPretty cool. They use a laser, and the photo-sensetive material it is made of changes the shape of the wings. This is used to float on air currents and to try and direct it's flight. They hope to use it for artificial pollination
- foobarian 4y agoIt didn't quite fly, in the video the device is suspended by some kind of filament. Still a fascinating material.
- batch12 4y agoIts proposed uses in agriculture make me wonder how it would impact the birds and other animals that think it could be a tasty snack.
- yaris 4y agoMy immediate association was ”The Invincible” by S.Lem.