In 2021, a group of scientists from China engineered the RoboFalcon—a bird-inspired flapping-wing robot with a newly engineered mechanism made to drive bat-style morphing wings capable of flight.

The breakthrough lies in RoboFalcon2.0’s reconfigurable wing system. By combining mechanical decouplers with a lightweight frame, the robot can flap, sweep, and fold its wings in a coordinated rhythm ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. It’s one thing to get a robot to fly like a bird, but it’s ...

As we approach the premiere of Seth Green’s “Robot Chicken: Self-Discovery Special” to honor the animated adult stop-motion sketch comedy series’ 20th anniversary, we wanted to remember some of the ...

Watch for “Robot Chicken: Self-Discovery Special” set to premiere Sunday, July 20 at 11:30 p.m. ET/PT on Adult Swim. Described as a long-running stop-motion comedy series returning with a brand-new ...

Adult Swim has been home to several iconic TV series over the years, but when it comes to riffing on pop culture, nothing ...

This bird-like robot has a claw that it could use to perch on branches it has flown to. It could potentially be useful for collecting samples in hard-to-reach places or silently observing animals in ...

Adult Swim‘s iconic stop-motion sketch comedy series Robot Chicken is marking its 20th anniversary with a new special set to air this summer. The Robot Chicken Self-Discovery Special featuring ...