Tiny amphibious soft robot hauls cargo across land and water with ease

Could the future of rescue missions and exploration lie in the hands—or rather, the flexible movements—of a swarm of lightweight, soft, and intelligent robots? Imagine swarms of soft-bodied robots working with the coordinated efficiency of an ant colony to navigate complex and unpredictable environments, seamlessly transitioning between murky waters, muddy banks, and rugged obstacles to deliver essential payloads. This vision is steadily moving from science fiction to tangible reality through the field of soft robotics.