Winged robots may shed light on fly aerobatics

Researchers make flapping machines that take off

Robots that can flap their wings, hover and dart around like a fly could help scientists better understand the finer points of insect aviation, researchers report in the May 3 Science.

ROBOFLY Penny-size flying robots (shown) inspired by the flight prowess of flies could help researchers peer deeper into the complexities of insect aviation.