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EPISODE · Sep 11, 2025 · 45 MIN

Spotlight--Dr. Sachit Butail

from Northern Illinois University Presents: The STEAM Studio

How do the swarming patterns of fish and mosquitoes help us design better robots and understand human crowds? Dr. Sachit Butail, a mechanical engineering professor who studies everything from bioinspired robotics to emergency evacuations, explains the fascinating science of collective behavior on this episode of STEAM Studio Spotlight.

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How do the swarming patterns of fish and mosquitoes help us design better robots and understand human crowds? Dr. Sachit Butail, a mechanical engineering professor who studies everything from bioinspired robotics to emergency evacuations, explains...

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