# Biomimetic Flying Bird Robots Festo Created Biomimetic Robots with a Bird-Like Feather Design By Daniel Johnson | Published 2020-07-06 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/biomimetic-robots1 References: [techcrunch](https://techcrunch.com/2020/07/02/festos-latest-biomimetic-robots-are-a-flying-feathered-bird-and-ball-bottomed-helper-arm/) & [festo](https://www.festo.com/us/en/) Fest created new biomimetic robots that resemble birds with feathers, named the BionicSwift. The new biomimetic robot features an [articulating lamella](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/perchcare) that allows the wings to function similar to real birds, by creating push against the air. It also features an indoor positioning system. An ultra-wideband system is also used to allow many birds to fly close to each other while avoiding contact. The company made a statement about the new robots, “The individual lamellae [i.e. feathers] are made of an ultralight, flexible but very robust foam and lie on top of each other like shingles. Connected to a carbon quill, they are attached to the actual hand and arm wings as in the natural model." Image Credit: Festo ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.5/10 - Popularity: 77% | Activity: 78% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [AI](https://www.trendhunter.com/ai) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Biomimetic Robots:** The development of biomimetic robots with bird-like feather designs presents opportunities for innovative applications in various industries. - **Articulating Lamella:** The use of articulating lamella in the wings of biomimetic robots opens up possibilities for improved maneuverability and efficiency in aerial robotics. - **Ultra-wideband System:** The implementation of ultra-wideband systems in biomimetic bird robots enables smooth coordination and safe flight in close proximity, offering potential disruptive solutions for navigation and communication technology. ### Where This Applies - **Robotics:** The development of biomimetic bird robots creates disruptive innovation opportunities in the robotics industry, leading to advancements in aerial drones, surveillance systems, and more. - **Aerospace:** The application of bird-like feather designs and articulating lamella in biomimetic robots could revolutionize the aerospace industry by enhancing maneuverability and energy efficiency in aircraft. - **Telecommunications:** The use of ultra-wideband systems in biomimetic bird robots opens up possibilities for disruptive innovation in telecommunications, enabling improved coordination and interaction for wireless networks and IoT devices. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Falcon-Inspired Aerial Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/robot-falcon.md) - [Miniature Flying Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tiny-robot.md) - [Bird-Diverting Robotic Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/robotic-system.md) - [Bug-Like Flying Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/micro-insect-robot.md) - [Crow-Shaped Drones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hooded-crow.md) - [Multidirectional Miniature Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/multidirectional-miniature-robots.md) - [AI-Enhanced Bird Feeders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/robinsnote-smart-bird-feeder.md) - [Wool-Weaving Cobots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flocks-wobot.md) - [Avian African Aircraft Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aircraft-concepts.md)