The wing-legs are called whegs (which seems odd, given that the wheel-legs used by these termite robots were also called whegs). In any case, after the robot comes in for a landing, the wings ...

‘PigeonBot,’ one of the first robots to bend its wings like a real bird, is unveiled By Christopher Carbone Fox News Published January 16, 2020 7:05pm EST | Updated January 17, 2020 2:40pm EST ...

The concept of the flying robot is based on how some birds, bats, and other insects tuck their wings against their bodies when at rest, and then deploy them to power flight.

The four wings provide lift, and steer the robot so that its single leg lands precisely. The wings aren’t for flying in the usual sense. They provide lift, but also help the tiny device steer ...