Why Is MIT Making Robot Insects?

What happens when you shrink robots down to the size of insects? Let’s explore the mind-bending physics behind their superpowers! Engineers get Onshape Professional free up to 6 months: go to to create CAD models and bring your ideas to life. 00:00 The Problem Of Surface Tension 3:16 How Does A Bee...

21 min - Science & Tech - Veritasium

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