A Bat Robot?

How do you build a better drone? Well, try looking to creation for inspiration!

Researchers did just that and developed Bat Bot, patterned after bats. It features silicone wings and a light frame. It can twist and dive—and move each wing or leg independently. Compared to traditional drones, Bat Bot is quieter, more agile, and even requires less battery power.

But, despite, all the time and money put into developing Bat Bot, it still can’t land on its own. Its flying abilities hardly compare to the real creature.

Although we try, we can’t even begin to master what God’s creation does so easily.

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