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- 1New robot can fly, sail and swim autonomously●Transformative new robot that can fly, sail, and swim autonomously https:// fed.brid.gy/r/https://www.pops ci.com/techno
Researchers have unveiled a transformative robot capable of flying, sailing and swimming autonomously, switching between air and water without human control. The machine, covered by Popular Science, is drawing attention for its versatility, with commentators highlighting potential uses in environmental monitoring, search and rescue, and exploration where conventional vehicles are limited to a single mode of travel.
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Footage from IROS 2026 shows a robot kicking a drone and destroying it, an impressive display of robotic leg precision and force control. The stunt is drawing attention to how far legged robotics has come, with commentators noting the timing, balance and power needed to strike a flying target mid-air.