Like
insects and birds, it is just possible that such micro aircraft might
one day even be able to feed themselves. Researchers at the University
of the West of England are creating a new breed of autonomous robot
that will carry out specific tasks and even “feed” themselves while
working.
Insect-sized aircraft could be possible in the future, says Professor Melhuish, “The biological fuel cell would have to be made into a soft system which might, in the future, be able to do some sort of movement at a small level, a small insect level.”
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