THE TELEGRAPH: Solar powered robot bee that flaps its wings 170 times per second takes flight for first time

Mostafa Nabawy

Press/Media: Research

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Micro robotics has increasingly been under investigation in recent years. Research in the Manchester University School of Mechanical, Aerospace and Civil Engineering has shown that robot insects can be used in engineering and manufacturing, and specifically in unknown environments.

Research leader Dr Mostafa Nabawy explained that his aim is to create robot bees that can pollinate flowers.

Period	27 Jun 2019

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Title	Solar powered robot bee that flaps its wings 170 times per second takes flight for first time
Media name/outlet	The Telegraph
Media type	Web
Country/Territory	United Kingdom
Date	27/06/19
Description	Micro robotics has increasingly been under investigation in recent years. Research in the Manchester University School of Mechanical, Aerospace and Civil Engineering has shown that robot insects can be used in engineering and manufacturing, and specifically in unknown environments. Research leader Dr Mostafa Nabawy explained that his aim is to create robot bees that can pollinate flowers.
URL	https://www.telegraph.co.uk/technology/2019/06/27/solar-powered-robot-bee-flaps-wings-170-times-per-second-takes/https://www.telegraph.co.uk/technology/2019/06/27/solar-powered-robot-bee-flaps-wings-170-times-per-second-takes/
Persons	Mostafa Nabawy

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robotics