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AIBullishMIT News – AI · Dec 35/105

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MIT engineers design an aerial microrobot that can fly as fast as a bumblebee

MIT engineers have developed an aerial microrobot capable of flying at speeds matching those of bumblebees. The tiny robot demonstrates insect-like speed and agility, with potential applications in search-and-rescue operations.

AINeutralarXiv – CS AI · Apr 64/10

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Coupled Control, Structured Memory, and Verifiable Action in Agentic AI (SCRAT -- Stochastic Control with Retrieval and Auditable Trajectories): A Comparative Perspective from Squirrel Locomotion and Scatter-Hoarding

Researchers propose SCRAT, a new AI framework that combines control, memory, and verification capabilities by studying squirrel behavior patterns. The study introduces a hierarchical model inspired by how squirrels navigate trees, store food, and adapt to observers, offering insights for developing more robust agentic AI systems.