New flapping robot swims and flies like a diving bird

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Author: gmays

Date: 7/14/2026

Article Summary:
MIT engineers design a flapping-wing aerial-aquatic vehicle that can swim underwater and fly through the air like a diving bird, with potential applications in ocean science and monitoring.