3D-printed sound-powered jet engines propel micro drones

tomshardware.com 2026-08-16 Jowi Morales

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Technologies:3D printing resonant frequency ultrasonic aerodynamics MEMS

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3D printing acoustic propulsion micro drones MEMS resonant frequency ultrasonic technology sound-powered engine aerodynamics nanotechnology robotics EPFL microfliers

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Researchers from EPFL's Microbiomimetic Systems Laboratory (MICROBS) have developed a 'sound-powered engine' that harnesses the resonant frequency of a 3D-printed cavity to energize air and generate t... Read original →

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