People fear robots are becoming too human, but, in reality, robots are becoming a little more bug-like every day. A team of Harvard University researchers proved this axiom when they found the ...

Bees play a critical role in our ecosystem and food systems, and it’s no secret that their populations are diminishing. While the cause of bee population decline is ongoing, evidence points to ...

A robotic bee that can fly fully in all directions has been developed. With four wings made out of carbon fiber and mylar as well as four light-weight actuators to control each wing, the Bee++ ...

NASA is betting big on the future of space robots. As automated gadgets become more and more advances, scientists are starting to imagine how robots could not only aid space travelers but perhaps even ...

Robotic versions of flying insects hold a lot of promise for numerous applications, but controlling their yaw axis while in flight has proven challenging. A new bee robot, however, addresses that ...

The team is creating models of the honey bee’s brain but focusing mainly on the systems that control vision and smell. With this information, the team’s goal is to create the first autonomous flying ...

How do bees make a beeline for home? European scientists may have found the answer—paving the way for everything from better bee conservation to building smarter robots. Receive emails about upcoming ...

PULLMAN, Wash. – A robotic bee that can fly fully in all directions has been developed by Washington State University researchers. With four wings made out of carbon fiber and mylar as well as four ...