Serious climate changes and energy-related environmental problems are currently critical
issues in the world. In order to reduce carbon emissions and save our environment …

Flying insects are able to hover and perform agile maneuvers by relying on their flapping
wings to produce control forces, as well as flight forces, due to the absence of tail control …

In nature, many plants have evolved diverse flight mechanisms to disperse seeds by wind
and propagate their genetic information. Inspired by the flight mechanism of the dandelion …

Plants cover a large fraction of the Earth's land mass despite most species having limited to
no mobility. To transport their propagules, many plants have evolved mechanisms to …

Insect-scale aerial vehicles are useful tools for communication, environmental sensing and
surveying confined spaces. However, the lack of lightweight high-power-density batteries …

Using wind to disperse microfliers that fall like seeds and leaves can help automate large-
scale sensor deployments. Here, we present battery-free microfliers that can change shape …

Flying insects are remarkably agile and robust. As they fly through cluttered natural
environments, they can demonstrate aggressive acrobatic maneuvers such as backflip …

Vision serves as an essential sensory input for insects but consumes substantial energy
resources. The cost to support sensitive photoreceptors has led many insects to develop …

Sensor networks with devices capable of moving could enable applications ranging from
precision irrigation to environmental sensing. Using mechanical drones to move sensors …

Flying insects are interesting dipteras with an outstanding wing structure that makes their
flight efficient. It is challenging to mimic flying insects and create effective artificial flapping …