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SmartBird
Computer generated image of SmartBird.
Role UAVType of aircraft
Manufacturer Festo

SmartBird is an autonomous ornithopter created by Festo's Bionic Learning Network with an emphasis on better aerodynamics and maneuverability. It is an ornithopter modeled on the herring gull. It has a mass of 450 grams and a wingspan of 1.96 meters. In April 2011 the SmartBird was unveiled at the Hanover Fair.

The natural wingbeat of a bird was emulated by using bionics technology to decipher bird flight. Based on the flight of a herring gull, Smartbird differs from previous flapping wing attempts in that it can take off, fly and land by itself. Its wings not only beat up and down, but deliberately twist. This is done by an active torsion mechanism, which provides both lift and propulsion.

Smartbird is constructed of polyurethane foam and carbon fiber and is powered by a 135 brushless motor running at 23 watts.

Lift and propulsion

External videos
video icon Short documentary about the creation of SmartBird, YouTube

Flight occurs in a manner very similar to that of real birds. The vertical motion of the wings is provided by an electric motor in the body of the bird. It is connected to two wheels that attach to rods in the wings in a manner similar to steam locomotives. Inside the wings are torsional servo motors that adjust the wings' angle of attack to provide forward motion. Directional control is provided by moving the tail and head.

References

  1. Lai, Richard (25 March 2011). "Festo's SmartBird". engadget.com. Retrieved 31 March 2011.
  2. "SmartBird Animation". Festo. Archived from the original on 21 April 2021. Retrieved 2 May 2011.
  3. "Festo's "SmartBird" Robot". cubeme.com. 5 April 2011. Retrieved 2 May 2011.
  4. ^ Festo SmartBird - Bird flight deciphered. Festo, YouTube. 1 April 2011. Retrieved 19 December 2011.
  5. Sorrel, Charlie (28 March 2011). "SmartBird Flaps and Flies Like the Real Thing". wired.com. Retrieved 2 May 2011.

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