MIT has developed a $300 lightweight robot capable of both flying and swimming, aiming to use it for ocean monitoring and conservation efforts in the future.
FAAV is powered by a battery-operated motor
Aug 06, 2026
05:01 pm
What's the storyThe Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) has unveiled a revolutionary new robot that can both fly and swim.
The innovative creation, dubbed the Flapping Aerial-Aquatic Vehicle (FAAV), is powered by a battery-operated motor and features nylon wings and a tail coated with water-repellent nanoparticles.
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