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A simple crash landing allows drones to perch while minimizing the need for complicated control strategies that increase computational load.
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Microcrystal robots that swim in water
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Insects help robots gain better grip
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Nanoparticulate formula together with light augmentation could realize the potential for intranasal vaccines to protect against respiratory viruses.
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A DNA robot that walks on the surface of cells
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Holograms that can interact with the real world
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