Scientists design aerial-aquatic robot, inspired by remora fish- China.org.cn

A team of Chinese scientists along with their international counterparts have designed a robotic drone capable of crossing the air-water boundary and hitchhiking on surfaces. The scientists from Beihang University and Imperial College London drew inspiration from remora fish, a family of species known for their adhesive discs that help them catch a ride on marine creatures including whales and sharks. The unique ability of this fish to hitchhike on moving objects helps it to save effort. The 3D-printed, untethered robot can switch from an underwater drone to an aerial vehicle in less than one second due to the unique…