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Toyota engineers have created a new insect robot that can charge wirelessly. It would be perfect for MIT's micro-robots.
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It is only 1.8 grams in weight and has a monocrystalline oscillating piezoelectric actuator that a 5-GHz dipole radio antenna can power.
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There are also two wings for efficient flapping.
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Unlike other models, this insect robot is recharged directly via a wireless radio frequency power source.
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It can fly for up to 10 minutes, but it can only fly as long as there's an RF transmission.
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The next step is to build a fleet of untethered aerial robots that can be controlled from high altitudes.
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Adjusting the lift forces on the three pairs can achieve level flight.
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The vehicle can also be launched using an RF power supply with 30 W transmission power.