MIT's tiny flying robot gets 450% faster with AI controller

MIT researchers developed an AI-based controller for an insect-scale flying robot, boosting its speed by 450% and acceleration by 250%. The robot performed 10 consecutive flips in 11 seconds while resisting wind disturbances.

• Robot speed increased by 450%, acceleration by 250%
• Robot completed 10 consecutive flips in 11 seconds
• System combines model-predictive controller and learned policy
• Robot weighs less than a paperclip, size of a microcassette