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Energy efficient morphing drones inspired by birds. A new control system for avian-inspired drones developed at EPFL is taking adaptive flight to the next level. Designed with morphing wings and tails, these drones offer exceptional agility and energy efficiency, mimicking the dynamics of bird flight. The system leverages all... show more

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Mocib1 year ago

You should always link to the original video:

J. Halim Tjoa | 蔡建国1 year ago

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Peter to feel Better1 year ago

perfect

J0J0Z 🇫🇷1 year ago

You can inspire from nature, million years of evolution will always beat us

Sean1 year ago

So cool! I was thinking about birds flying earlier today. It's interesting that we use different techniques for drones - as they're also pretty light

Christopher Overbeck1 year ago

What kind of actuator?

blank robotics1 year ago

wait this is insane

male leo1 year ago

@ohitstarik

Madan Khadka1 year ago

Amazing

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