Engineers develop a bird-scale flapping robot for aerial-aquatic travel

NPR | By Ari Daniel

Published July 18, 2026 at 7:42 AM EDT

Researchers have developed a new kind of robot that flies through the air, swims through the water, and transitions between the two realms.

Ari Daniel

Ari Daniel is a reporter for NPR's Science desk where he covers global health and development.

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