Miniatur-Roboterbienen navigieren den Schwarmflug autonom

„The BionicBee, weighing 1.19 oz (34 grams) and measuring 8.6 inches (22 cm) in length, marks the smallest flying object from BLN.

These bees can fly completely autonomously in large numbers as part of a [swarm](https://interestingengineering.com/innovation/smart-swarms-miniature-robots). BionicBee’s consistent lightweight construction offers good maneuverability and flight duration.

This is the first time the developers have employed the generative design method; given a few parameters, a piece of software determines the best structure based on particular design principles. This method utilizes the least amount of material required to produce the most stable design conceivable.“