"You Wouldn't Even Notice If It Followed You"... China Develops Mosquito-Sized Flying Robot
by Kim Jinsun
Published 19 Jun.2025 14:50(KST)
Updated 19 Jun.2025 15:22(KST)
National University of Defense Technology of China Develops Mosquito-Sized Bionic Robot
Length 2 cm, Wingspan 3 cm, Weight Less Than 0.3 g
"Result of Combining Biological Advantages and Cutting-Edge Technology"
The National University of Defense Technology of China has announced that it has successfully developed a mosquito-sized bionic robot.
On June 19, China’s Zhonghua Net and IT media outlet Kuaikeji reported, citing the announcement by the National University of Defense Technology of China, that “the mosquito-sized micro-robot is the result of combining biological advantages and cutting-edge technology.”
A mosquito-sized robot developed in China. Video released by the National University of Defense Technology of China.
원본보기 아이콘Zhonghua Net explained, “A groundbreaking advancement has been achieved in the field of micro-bionic engineering robots, resulting in the world’s first autonomous flying robot of mosquito size (length 2 cm, wingspan 3 cm, weight less than 0.3 g).”
The report added, “Miniaturizing the robot to mosquito size requires collaboration across several fields, including microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) and bio-information, making it an extremely challenging process. Nonetheless, this has been successfully accomplished.”
Kuaikeji explained, “Because it is extremely small, lightweight, and inconspicuous, it is expected to be utilized in a variety of fields. It can penetrate and detect areas that are difficult to access.”
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