Bioinspired robot airdrops into remote waters via morphing wing-sail
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“Scientists have developed a robotic platform that mimics a maple seed to fall from the sky and then transforms into a boat to monitor remote waters. This dual-mode design allows for rapid deployment and long-term aquatic observation.”
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