Edible aquatic robots could be eaten by fish to eliminate waste By Ben Coxworth May 08, 2025 The robots' bodies are made of molded and freeze-dried commercial fish feed, along with other biodegradable ...

An edible robot leverages a combination of biodegradable fuel and surface tension to zip around the water's surface, creating a safe -- and nutritious -- alternative to environmental monitoring ...

(a) In nature, small fish can swim agilely and increase their survival probabilities by forming schools that dynamically aggregate and disperse for collective foraging. (b) Inspired by nature, a ...

The boat-shaped robot takes advantage of the same phenomenon – the Marangoni effect – used by some aquatic insects to propel themselves across the surface of water. A chemical reaction within a tiny ...