Researchers at the University of Washington have achieved a groundbreaking milestone by creating minuscule robotic devices known as "microfliers" that can dramatically alter their flight path mid-air using a folding technique inspired by the ancient art of origami. These innovative devices, weighing just 400 milligrams, can change their aerial trajectory during descent, thanks to a Miura-ori origami fold. This transformative capability opens up a world of possibilities for aerial mobility, offering applications in surveillance, environmental monitoring, and beyond. Unprecedented Control with Origami and Solar Power The microfliers rely on an onboard battery-free actuator, a solar power-harvesting circuit, and a controller...