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Introduces Robug II, a robot for nuclear power plants by Mobile Robotic Group in Portsmouth, England. Features of the robot; Challenges faced by Robug's creators; Other projects of the company.

Reports that engineers at England's Cranfield University are learning aerodynamics lessons from insects. Attempt to build micro robots with flapping wings; Demonstration carried out by Rafal Zbikowski; Civilian and military uses; Search for superelastic materials. INSET: Small, but powerful..

Reports on the development of the microbial fuel cell, a technology that could derive energy from food. Integration into mobile robotic systems; Amount of funding sought by researchers at the University of the West of England; Prototype slug-destroyer.

Looks at a robot being tested by a member of the Mobile Robotics Group at the University of Portsmouth in England called Robug III. What the robot was designed for; Description of the robot; Significance of having such a robot; Improvements which need to be made by researchers.