In outdoor tests, origami-based, solar-powered microfliers dynamically changed shape after dropping from drones, gliding and gathering data on air pressure and temperature during their descent. Learn more in @SciRobotics: https://t.co/kp2U0YxydK https://t.co/OK2ano2ZQ5
Solar-powered shape-changing origami microfliers.
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Discussions demonstrate strong support and fascination with the microfliers' ability to change shape midair, as seen in phrases like 'supports more effective collection' and 'supports collection and transmission of environmental data.' The tone is enthusiastic, with users emphasizing the innovative, battery-free, solar-powered design as a game-changing advancement in robotics and environmental sensing.
Most discussions directly praise or support the research, highlighting its innovative design and potential benefits.
Posts show high curiosity and enthusiasm, with mentions of specific features like shape-changing capabilities and environmental data collection.
Users are engaging by sharing summaries, linking to additional sources, and emphasizing the applications and potential of these microfliers.
Many believe the technology could significantly improve environmental monitoring and robotics, emphasizing its transformative potential.
Abstract in brief
- The researchers developed battery-free origami microfliers that can change shape midair to control how they disperse in the wind, helping with large-scale sensor deployment.
- These microfliers use bistable leafout structures that, when unfolded, tumble more and drift farther, while folded, stabilize and descend directly downward; they can switch shapes electronically using a solar-powered electromagnetic actuator.
- Equipped with onboard sensors, a microcontroller, and Bluetooth, the 414-milligram microfliers can travel nearly 98 meters in light breeze and transmit data wirelessly up to 60 meters, all powered solely by solar energy.
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A new design for solar-powered, origami-based microfliers supports collection and transmission of environmental data. @uwnews Learn more in Science #Robotics: https://t.co/0b93HXnLxt https://t.co/q9fX28EnJo
A new design for solar-powered, origami-based microfliers supports more effective collection and transmission of environmental data. Learn more in @SciRobotics: https://t.co/t2T9OTQy2L #OrigamiDay https://t.co/aaFs9fSOFl
A new design for solar-powered, origami-based microfliers supports collection and transmission of environmental data. @uwnews Learn more in Science #Robotics: https://t.co/1g19QL4TjN https://t.co/wtnSuyJXUT
In outdoor tests, origami-based, solar-powered microfliers dynamically changed shape after dropping from drones, gliding and gathering data on air pressure and temperature during their descent. @uwnews Learn more in Science #Robotics: https://t.co/P9gkdcoJvh https://t.co/yza6th9Nl3
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Solar-powered Shape-changing Origami Microfliers for Sensor Deployment
Researchers developed battery-free origami microfliers that change shape midair to control dispersion, aiding large-scale sensor deployment. These lightweight microfliers use solar energy to switch shapes electronically…
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RT @ScienceMagazine: A new design for solar-powered, origami-based microfliers supports more effective collection and transmission of envir…
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RT @ScienceMagazine: In outdoor tests, origami-based, solar-powered microfliers dynamically changed shape after dropping from drones, glidi…
In outdoor tests, origami-based, solar-powered microfliers dynamically changed shape after dropping from drones, gliding and gathering data on air pressure and temperature during their descent. Learn more in @SciRobotics: https://t.co/kp2U0YxydK https://t.co/OK2ano2ZQ5
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RT @ScienceMagazine: In outdoor tests, origami-based, solar-powered microfliers dynamically changed shape after dropping from drones, glidi…
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RT @iw_toshiki: 【電源不要の折り紙フライヤー】 ワシントン大学(@uw_ece)の研究チームはドローンなどから投下した際に折り畳まれた状態に「スナッピング」することで空中での動き方を変えることができるバッテリー不要の折り紙ベース小型ロボット「マイクロフライヤー」…
【電源不要の折り紙フライヤー】 ワシントン大学(@uw_ece)の研究チームはドローンなどから投下した際に折り畳まれた状態に「スナッピング」することで空中での動き方を変えることができるバッテリー不要の折り紙ベース小型ロボット「マイクロフライヤー」を開発。#ロボット https://t.co/82UTmcF9Yd https://t.co/msb9pNK81i
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RT @ScienceMagazine: A new design for solar-powered, origami-based microfliers supports collection and transmission of environmental data.…
RT @ScienceMagazine: A new design for solar-powered, origami-based microfliers supports collection and transmission of environmental data.…
RT @ScienceMagazine: A new design for solar-powered, origami-based microfliers supports collection and transmission of environmental data.…
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RT @ScienceMagazine: A new design for solar-powered, origami-based microfliers supports collection and transmission of environmental data.…
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RT @SciRobotics: In outdoor tests, origami-based, solar-powered microfliers dynamically changed shape after dropping from drones, gliding a…
In outdoor tests, origami-based, solar-powered microfliers dynamically changed shape after dropping from drones, gliding and gathering data on air pressure and temperature during their descent. @uwnews Learn more in Science #Robotics: https://t.co/P9gkdcoJvh https://t.co/yza6th9Nl3
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