Type: image
Date: Jul 19, 2012
Tags: Rob Wood, Robotics
A 12-legged, segmented robot based on the body morphology of a centipede.
Date: Feb 23, 2011
A single, thin sheet composed of interconnected triangular sections transforms itself into a boat and then into an airplane. The shapes are produced by triggering proper actuator groups in sequence.
Type: video
Date: Jul 6, 2010
Tags: Rob Wood, Robotics, Self Assembly
First flight
Date: Jul 6, 2009
Tags: Museum Wall, Rob Wood, Robotics
Fly-sized robot
Date: Jun 26, 2009
With a tiny carbon fiber body and wings made of thin plastic sheets, this robotic fly is capable of lift-off.
Date: Jun 16, 2009
Wyss Institute is proud to announce our win in the 2012 Webby Awards in the Science category.