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Sci Adv March 2025 PMID 40153508

Untethered subcentimeter flying robots.

Fanping Sui, Wei Yue, Kamyar Behrouzi, Yuan Gao, Mark Mueller, Liwei Lin

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The discussions use enthusiastic language such as 'I want one!' and highlight technological breakthroughs like the robot’s small size and controllability, which underscores their interest and recognition of potential impact. The tone and specific examples like applications in gastrointestinal endoscopy reflect excitement and acknowledgment of the research's significance.

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Most discussions are positive or supportive, emphasizing the technical achievements and potential applications of the robots, indicating general agreement with the publication's significance.

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Abstract in brief

  • The text discusses the development of a tiny flying robot, weighing only 21 mg with a 94 mm wingspan, that can fly untethered and be controlled externally using a magnetic field, overcoming challenges related to balancing weight and power.
  • This robot is notable for being the smallest and lightest of its kind capable of stable, controllable flight—such as hovering and collision recovery—and has demonstrated relatively efficient aerodynamics with specific lift-to-drag and lift-to-power ratios.
  • Future improvements could focus on optimizing the wireless driving system and flight features to further enhance the performance and miniaturization of these subcentimeter flying robots.]
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｢モータのない1cm以下の飛行ロボット！｣ Science Advances ･ 単軸交流磁場で駆動される重量 21 mg、翼幅 9.4 mm の飛行ロボット ･ 磁場の力を使って飛行 ･ ホバリング、衝突からの回復、ルート調整などの空中移動を実現 https://t.co/KpxSLXHKtT https://t.co/JKQ1HWkBcv

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Science Advances
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Researchers have developed a 9.4-mm flying robot with high aerodynamic efficiency and controllable flights. In the future, small flying robots could have practical applications in gastrointestinal endoscopy and in-pipe inspections. https://t.co/Vw48S8Eh0u https://t.co/RXsRpnb6YJ

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Iwahori Toshiki
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@BerkeleyME @UCBerkeley 【1cm未満の超小型ドローン】 マルハナバチに想を得てカリフォルニア大学バークレー校（@BSACsensors）の研究者らは単軸交流磁場によって制御する重量21g、翼幅9.4mmのミニサイズ飛行ロボットを開発。#ドローン 《Untethered subcentimeter flying robots》https://t.co/FvS6kZGpvw https://t.co/cuVzTUQX37

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Lifeboat Foundation
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Untethered subcentimeter flying robots: A 9․4-mm untethered flying robot achieves controllable flights, such as hovering, collision survival, and route adjustment. https://t.co/rfEdHg8ZLD

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重さわずか21ミリグラム、翼幅9.4ミリメートルの超小型飛行ロボットが開発され、単一軸の交互磁場によって駆動され、ホバリング、衝突からの回復、飛行経路の調整など、制御された飛行が可能であることが示されました。 https://t.co/w9iyIkn1di

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UK Magnetics Society
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Insect-scale flying robots! UCal Berkeley scientists create a rotating-wing robot of 21 mg weight and 9.4 mm wingspan! https://t.co/Tg0hIJRNlq

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RT @LifeboatHQ: Untethered subcentimeter flying robots: A 9․4-mm untethered flying robot achieves controllable flights, such as hovering, c…

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RT @LifeboatHQ: Untethered subcentimeter flying robots: A 9․4-mm untethered flying robot achieves controllable flights, such as hovering, c…

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Lifeboat Foundation
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Untethered subcentimeter flying robots: A 9․4-mm untethered flying robot achieves controllable flights, such as hovering, collision survival, and route adjustment. https://t.co/rfEdHg8ZLD

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@jwt0625 · X

Sui2025: [Untethered subcentimeter flying robots](https://t.co/rkzYxHRB7X) https://t.co/BLqZZSCvvE

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RT @CeoImed: ｢モータのない1cm以下の飛行ロボット！｣ Science Advances ･ 単軸交流磁場で駆動される重量 21 mg、翼幅 9.4 mm の飛行ロボット ･ 磁場の力を使って飛行 ･ ホバリング、衝突からの回復、ルート調整などの空中移動を実…

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Science Advances
@ScienceAdvances · X

Researchers have developed a 9.4-mm flying robot with high aerodynamic efficiency and controllable flights. In the future, small flying robots could have practical applications in gastrointestinal endoscopy and in-pipe inspections. https://t.co/Vw48S8Eh0u https://t.co/RXsRpnb6YJ

Apr 2, 2025 · 3 likes · 1 share · 66,050 followers View post →
河野健一 Kenichi Kono ｜ 脳外科医 CEO｜AI 医療 MBA｜脳血管内手術支援AI
@CeoImed · X

｢モータのない1cm以下の飛行ロボット！｣ Science Advances ･ 単軸交流磁場で駆動される重量 21 mg、翼幅 9.4 mm の飛行ロボット ･ 磁場の力を使って飛行 ･ ホバリング、衝突からの回復、ルート調整などの空中移動を実現 https://t.co/KpxSLXHKtT https://t.co/JKQ1HWkBcv

Apr 2, 2025 · 11 likes · 2 shares · 15,616 followers View post →
Stephen Pimentel
@StephenPiment · X

https://t.co/XYkUhBgIqT

Apr 1, 2025 · 1 like · 12,649 followers View post →
Stephen Pimentel
@StephenPiment · X

Untethered Subcentimeter Flying Robots A 21-mg untethered flying robot with a 9.4-mm wingspan achieves stable, maneuverable flight using a single-axis alternating magnetic field that drives rotation of embedded permanent magnets to generate lift. A balance ring enhances

Apr 1, 2025 · 1 like · 12,649 followers View post →
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I want one!

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RT @iw_toshiki: @BerkeleyME @UCBerkeley 【1cm未満の超小型ドローン】 マルハナバチに想を得てカリフォルニア大学バークレー校（@BSACsensors）の研究者らは単軸交流磁場によって制御する重量21g、翼幅9.4mmのミニサイズ飛行ロボ…

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Iwahori Toshiki
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@BerkeleyME @UCBerkeley 【1cm未満の超小型ドローン】 マルハナバチに想を得てカリフォルニア大学バークレー校（@BSACsensors）の研究者らは単軸交流磁場によって制御する重量21g、翼幅9.4mmのミニサイズ飛行ロボットを開発。#ドローン 《Untethered subcentimeter flying robots》https://t.co/FvS6kZGpvw https://t.co/cuVzTUQX37

Mar 29, 2025 · 3 likes · 1 share · 10,002 followers View post →
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