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

The 3D-printed, untethered robot can switch from an underwater drone to an aerial vehicle in less than one second due to the unique design of its propellers that make this transition between mediums faster than most previous aerial-aquatic robots, according to the study published Thursday in the journal Science Robotics.The robot is installed with a remote-controlled suction pad that can stick to wet and dry surfaces with different textures, even on moving objects, according to the study.It consumed significantly less energy, spending roughly 19 times less power than it would have spent using self-propulsion, according to the study.The scientists from…