Researchers from the Technical University of Darmstadt and the Helmholtz Center Dresden

 

 

Researchers from the Technical University of Darmstadt and the Helmholtz Center Dresden-Rossendorf have developed innovative robotic wings inspired by the flight mechanics of butterflies. 

 

These wings operate entirely through magnetic fields, eliminating the need for batteries or electronics. 

 

Made from flexible plastic embedded with magnetic particles, the wings achieve energy-efficient flight by combining active movement with passive bending, closely mimicking the graceful and efficient flight of monarch butterflies. 

 

This groundbreaking design has potential applications in fields such as environmental monitoring, search and rescue missions, and medical sciences. 

 

Made from flexible plastic embedded with magnetic particles, the wings achieve energy-efficient flight by combining active movement with passive bending, closely mimicking monarch butterflies' graceful and efficient flight.