Fly like a Bird, Hover like An Insect (IMAGE)

Purdue University

Fly like a Bird, Hover like An Insect

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This robotic hummingbird flies on its own while tethered to an energy source, but will soon be powered on batteries.

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Purdue University video/Bio-Robotics Lab

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