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Miniature robotic bees navigate swarm flight autonomously


Festo, renowned for its bionic innovations, reveals ultra-light robotic bees that are capable of autonomous swarm flight.

The BionicBee, weighing 1.19 oz (34 grams) and measuring 8.6 inches (22 cm) in length, marks the smallest flying object from BLN. BionicBee is the team's debut autonomous flying object capable of large-scale swarm flight, marking a significant breakthrough in technology. Named BionicBee, it is part of the German automation company’s Bionic Learning Network (BLN), which is known for developing products inspired by nature.

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