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Meet the Flying, Swimming Robot Inspired by Aquatic Birds | What The Future
Researchers at MIT have created a new robot inspired by aquatic birds that uses waterproof wings to transition from flying to swimming. Watch more What The Future videos on CNET.com Video Credits: Host: Jesse Orrall Video Editor: Jon Gomez Thumbnail Designer: Cole Kan Footage: MIT Add CNET as a trusted news source Never miss a…
@Mir4Draco4
August 9, 2026 at 8:20 am
Can we call it the flying fish? Imagine a personal ship like this then an orca or a shark bites your half off as the fish bird plane tries to fly away from the water lol
@Qwintress82
August 9, 2026 at 8:23 am
Um, this is interesting.
@KHos73
August 9, 2026 at 8:25 am
Put wheels on it and it can drive too ….
@peanutbutterpanda19
August 9, 2026 at 10:51 am
@KHos73 I imagine they will eventually but it was probably difficult enough as it to come up with a design that can not only swim but break through the water into the air. Every once of weight was probably considered as well as aero and hydro dynamics.
@papadougsadventures
August 9, 2026 at 8:26 am
Very cool
@Beyonder1987
August 9, 2026 at 8:36 am
In 5 to 10 years time it will be a drone for warfare
@andrastetriformis
August 9, 2026 at 9:14 am
We love throwing around the word robot, when it’s really just an expensive RC.
@SlayerEddyTV
August 9, 2026 at 9:54 am
Flying out flat water is one thing but in rough ocean waters with waves is I would of though to be much harder.
@TroyWard-j2e
August 9, 2026 at 10:23 am
Call U.S. Special Operations Command ASAP. This should be Classified 😮
@Fiona-6d
August 9, 2026 at 10:43 am
In 5 to 10 years time it will be a drone for warfare ..
@ReptilianRichardRamirez
August 9, 2026 at 11:45 am
@Fiona-6d you mean in 5 to 10 months lol
@GregAcer
August 9, 2026 at 11:51 am
Why so long?
@TheOnlyName
August 9, 2026 at 3:28 pm
Clanker
@joejuan5022
August 9, 2026 at 3:29 pm
do the nerds know that eventually they will be responsible for all the killings in war
@nroose
August 9, 2026 at 4:14 pm
I mean, sure. But how long do they last…
@EhCloserLook
August 9, 2026 at 7:06 pm
Very cool, but what the practical implementation of this kind of robot?
@فارسليبورد-ك8و
August 9, 2026 at 7:10 pm
بطة روبوتية ❤