'Bug robot' will eliminate concern due to lack of bees, new era of pollination in crops

Tech News: Due to environmental change, the decreasing number of bees and pests has put crop production in serious threats. Scientists of MIT (Massachusetts Institute of Technology) have brought a solution to this problem, creating a unique 'bug robot.' This small robot will act as pollination in crops, exactly like bees and insects.

Bug robot: light, agile and powerful

This robot is so light that its weight is less than a sheet of paper. It can fly continuously for 1000 seconds (about 17 minutes) once flying. Its average flight speed is 15 cm per second. Scientists are now working on designs that will enable it to fly for 10,000 seconds.

New flight from initial failure

Initially, scientists built two winged robots, which failed to fly like a bee. These experiments could not prove to be effective due to balance problems and limited distance. After this, the team made a new experiment—creating a robot flying with the same feather, which gave great results.

New design, new success

This micro robot, designed with a feather, has a great balance of agility and stability. It is equipped with state-of-the-art marsupial actuator technology, which gives it a unique combination of high strength and light weight.

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Scientists believe that in the coming time, crops will be cultivated in large indoor farms and warehouses. Where the robots will pollinate and prepare crops without any weather or insect crisis worries. This technique will change the face of farming.