Kites and remote-controlled airplanes are fun, but the best futuristic flying toy is the Festo Automated Smartbird, a fully automated bird that replicates the movements and behavior of nature's aviators.
The Festo Automated Smartbird can take off, fly and land -- all without the aid of a remote control or human intervention. The Smartbird's wings make its innovative air travel possible; they use special hinges that exactly mimic the wing and head movements of real birds to create thrust.
The Festo Automated Smartbird is modeled after a herring gull, but it's a bit larger than the real-life bird. This innovative avian flyer is the first device of its kind to mimic an object of nature so closely.
Why This Trend Is Growing
- Automated Nature-inspired Robotics
- The Festo Automated Smartbird mimics actual avian movement and is an example of automated nature-inspired robotics.
- Intelligent Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (uavs)
- Advancements in mimicking avian movement for the Festo Automated Smartbird can lead to the development of more intelligent unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs).
- Biomimicry Technology
- The Festo Automated Smartbird exemplifies the potential for biomimicry technology in the aviation industry.
Industries Being Reshaped
- Aerospace and Defense
- The aerospace and defense industry can benefit from advancements in unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) that replicate avian movement like the Festo Automated Smartbird.
- Robotics and Automation
- The robotics and automation industry can explore more nature-inspired robots like the Festo Automated Smartbird for commercial and consumer use.
- Educational and Entertainment
- The educational and entertainment industry can use technology like the Festo Automated Smartbird to convey concepts of biomimicry and physics in an engaging way.
