The SmartBird — a development from Festo, a manufacturer and developer of automation technology for industrial markets — is an ultralight, robotic replica of a bird, down to the subtle motions that make natural flight possible. The bird can take off, fly, and land autonomousy thanks to wings that beat just like a real bird's. This could be the beginning of some remarkably realistic robotic technology.
More information can be found at www.festo.com/smartbird_en.
If you’re having trouble watching this video, try downloading the latest version of Flash Player or contacting your IT department.
Have any comments or questions about our Thursday video editions of IMPO Insider? Or do you have a video you’d like to see featured in one of our deployments? Email me at [email protected].