National University of Defense Technology of China Develops Mosquito-Sized Bionic Robot
Length 2 cm, Wingspan 3 cm, Weight Less Than 0.3 g
"Result of Combining Biological Advantages and Cutting-Edge Technology"
The National University of Defense Technology of China has announced that it has successfully developed a mosquito-sized bionic robot.
On June 19, China’s Zhonghua Net and IT media outlet Kuaikeji reported, citing the announcement by the National University of Defense Technology of China, that “the mosquito-sized micro-robot is the result of combining biological advantages and cutting-edge technology.”
A mosquito-sized robot developed in China. Video released by the National University of Defense Technology of China.
Zhonghua Net explained, “A groundbreaking advancement has been achieved in the field of micro-bionic engineering robots, resulting in the world’s first autonomous flying robot of mosquito size (length 2 cm, wingspan 3 cm, weight less than 0.3 g).”
The report added, “Miniaturizing the robot to mosquito size requires collaboration across several fields, including microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) and bio-information, making it an extremely challenging process. Nonetheless, this has been successfully accomplished.”
Kuaikeji explained, “Because it is extremely small, lightweight, and inconspicuous, it is expected to be utilized in a variety of fields. It can penetrate and detect areas that are difficult to access.”
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