A brilliant young scientist at UC Berkeley stages ingenious high-tech experiments to crack the secrets of insect flight, while a team of engineers uses his findings to build the world's first robotic fly. This quirky half-hour documentary explores the amazing new science of robotic insects, raising questions about the field's practical applications and the possibility of unintended, even dangerous, consequences. A thought-provoking treatise on the scientific process, teamwork and the indomitable spirit of creativity.