Mini Robot Mimics Maple Seed for Environmental Monitoring

Researchers from Tampere University in Finland and the University of Pittsburgh in the US have created a miniature robot that mimics the aerial motion of falling maple seeds. This innovative robot has potential applications in real-time environmental monitoring and the delivery of small samples in difficult-to-reach areas such as deserts, mountains, cliffs, or the open sea. This technology could revolutionize fields like search-and-rescue operations, studies of endangered species, and infrastructure monitoring. At Tampere University, Professor Hao Zeng and Doctoral Researcher …