Timelapse of microflier in its unfolded state (IMAGE)

University of Washington

Timelapse of microflier in its unfolded state

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Researchers at the University of Washington developed small robotic devices that can change how they move through the air by "snapping" into a folded position during their descent. Shown here is a timelapse photo of the "microflier" falling in its unfolded state, which makes it tumble chaotically in the wind.

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Mark Stone/University of Washington

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