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Wind-powered robot could enable long-term exploration of hostile environments

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Researchers at Cranfield University have created WANDER-bot, a low-cost, 3D-printed robot that is powered by wind energy. Designed to spend long durations in hostile, windy environments such as certain deserts, polar regions or even other planets, WANDER-bot doesn't need a battery to power movement, enabling longer operations without having to pause and recharge.

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Wind-powered robot could enable long-term exploration of hostile environments

Researchers at Cranfield University have created WANDER-bot, a low-cost, 3D-printed robot that is powered by wind energy. Designed to spend long durations in hostile, windy environments such as certain deserts, polar regions or even other planets, WANDER-bot doesn't need a battery to power movement, enabling longer operations without having to pause and recharge.

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TechXplore broke the news in on Thursday, March 19, 2026.
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