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  • Author(s): Rosen, Meghan (AUTHOR)
  • Source:
    Science News. 6/25/2016, Vol. 189 Issue 13, p10-10. 1/3p. 1 Color Photograph.
  • Additional Information
    • Subject Terms:
      MICRO air vehicles; ELECTROSTATIC adhesion
    • Abstract:
      The article focuses on research published in the May 20, 2016 issue of "Science" on the RoboBee micro air vehicle capable of landing on surfaces using electrostatic adhesion and states the robot uses significantly less energy perching than hovering which can help extend its mission time in search and rescue operations.