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New robot glides like a maple seed then sails on water
Original: New robot falls like a maple seed then sails like a boat once it hits water
Engineers have unveiled a new robot that descends through the air spinning like a maple seed before landing on water, where it converts to a sailing mode and moves across the surface. The dual-mode design points to possible uses in environmental monitoring or dispersal across lakes and oceans, and it is drawing attention for its unusual nature-inspired approach.
Why now: The robot's clever single-design transition from falling like a seed to sailing on water is a striking example of nature-inspired engineering that captures public interest.
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