American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) Tiny combustion-powered microactuators propelled an insect-sized microbot capable of crawling and jumping, according to a new study. "The high frequencies, speeds, and strengths allow [the] actuators to provide microrobots with locomotion capabilities that were previously available only to much larger robots," writes Ryan Truby in a related Perspective. Small insect-scale robots have the potential to fulfill a variety of needs, ranging from exploration in high-risk environments to healthcare.

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