Inspired by Nature
Lentink Lab, located at Stanford University, is known for its work on drones and winged robots that are inspired by birds, bats, and flying insects. The laboratory has made several recent advances, including a pigeon-inspired robot that has solved the mystery of how birds fly without the vertical tail fins that most modern aircraft rely on. The practical application of this impressive RC bird will eventually allow engineers to design aircraft with less drag, reducing...
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