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Robotics Breakthrough: Caltech’s Shape-Shifting Robot Transforms Between Flight and Driving Modes

Engineers at Caltech have unveiled a revolutionary robot capable of transforming between flying and driving modes. The M4 robot represents a significant advancement in multimodal robotics, launching as a drone before converting to ground operations. This development comes alongside other robotics innovations including dynamic manipulation systems and shape-shifting materials.

Revolutionary Multimodal Robot System

Researchers at the California Institute of Technology have demonstrated a groundbreaking robotics system capable of transforming between aerial and terrestrial operations, according to reports from IEEE Spectrum robotics. The M4 robot, developed through a three-year collaboration between Caltech’s Center for Autonomous Systems and Technologies and the Technology Innovation Institute in Abu Dhabi, reportedly launches in drone-mode before converting into driving mode as needed.