First bird-scale robot to swim, dive, and launch back into flight

Researchers at MIT and EPFL have created a groundbreaking robot that seamlessly transitions from swimming like a diving bird to flying with a single set of wings. This innovative design eliminates the need for propellers, legs, or complex folding mechanisms, showcasing a new level of biomimicry. The implications of this robot could be vast, from environmental monitoring to search and rescue operations, highlighting the potential of mimicking natural behaviors in engineering.