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Low-power twisting lets small robots hop and swim
Original: Small robot propulsion: Low-power twisting enables hopping, swimming
Researchers have developed a new propulsion method for small robots that uses low-power twisting movements, allowing them to hop and swim without large amounts of energy. The approach could make miniature robots more practical by reducing power demands while keeping them mobile across different environments.
Why now: The low-power design could enable smaller, longer-running mobile robots, which is a notable robotics advance.
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- Small robot propulsion: Low-power twisting enables hopping, swimming · Technology Org
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