Caltech engineers have developed a new robot called ATMO (aerially transforming morphobot) that can smoothly transition between flying and rolling modes in mid-air. Unlike typical robots that land before transforming, ATMO can morph while airborne, allowing it to adapt to rough terrain and continue its operations without interruption. This increased agility and robustness, achieved through a sophisticated control system and a design where thruster shrouds double as wheels, has significant implications for applications like commercial delivery and robotic exploration.