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A newly developed, bio-inspired aerial robot can land on a variety of branches and carry objects like a bird. “Birds take off and land on a wide range of complex surfaces,” while “current robots are ...

The Chinese military's top drone-makers have built a new robotic bird that they say could have far-reaching applications, state media said. Images aired on Saturday showed the ornithopter dubbed ...

Most drones on the market are rotary-wing quadcopters, which can conveniently land and take off almost anywhere. The problem is they are less energy-efficient than fixed-wing aircraft, which can fly ...