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Butterfly-inspired robot wings move without batteries or electronics [View all]
By Knowridge -January 25, 2025
Researchers have developed robotic wings that mimic the movement of butterfly wings using only magnetic fields, with no need for batteries or electronics.
Inspired by the endurance and efficiency of monarch butterflies, this innovation could transform environmental monitoring, disaster rescue, and even medical technology.
Monarch butterflies are known for their incredible long-distance migrations, traveling thousands of kilometers between Canada and Mexico. Their wings, which combine active movement with passive bending, allow them to fly in an energy-efficient way.
These unique qualities inspired a team of researchers from the Technical University of Darmstadt and the Helmholtz Center Dresden-Rossendorf to create magnetic robotic wings.
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https://knowridge.com/2025/01/robot-wings-batteries-electronics/
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