Powdering is considered one of the most important parts of global food production. However, our biggest helpers, bees, destroying their living spaces, continue to fail in the fight against climate change, and excessive insect medicine is having a hard time because of our use. Fortunately, MIT researchers may have found a solution to help, although not very natural. Researchers recommend the use of herds of robotic insects that can help artificial pollination.

The new miniature robots developed by MIT researchers are designed to hang in the air, maneuver, and even get somersaults in the air. Researchers say that unlike previous prototypes that have difficulty in durability and control, the latest version can remain in the air for 1,000 seconds (about 17 minutes). This means that they can stand in the air for a period of 100 times longer than previous designs.

A more efficient, four -wing order

Researchers used soft artificial muscles made of carbon nanotup electrodes and elastomers to strengthen the robot’s wings. The new design uses a more fertile four -poured layout instead of eight -poultry layouts used in previous designs and causing airflow intervention.

Researchers say that small robot insects will need more improvement to work together in flocks. These herds can then be used to coordinate the dusting of large areas in greenhouses, interior farms and even large outdoor fields.

Although the use of small drones for pollination is not recommended for the first time, it can be easily said that this time the achievements of the researchers are quite remarkable. The team currently says that it is currently working to increase the flight time to 10,000 seconds (2.8 hours) and equip robots with tiny sensors, batteries and calculation capabilities that will provide autonomous flights outside the laboratory. If these work is successful, a big step will be taken in the use of robots in pollination.