SmartBird

Overview

SmartBird is a robotic seagull inspired by the herring gull that flies by flapping its wings and steers by twisting them at specific angles. It features an aerodynamic bio-inspired design with a lightweight carbon fiber structure and can be controlled via remote control or operated autonomously. The robot has six degrees of freedom and is powered by a lithium-polymer battery.

Key facts

Payload

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Reach

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Speed

6.94 m/s

Weight

0.45 kg

IP rating

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Battery

0.33 h

Power

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Autonomy

fully autonomous

Launch year

2011

Price

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Status

active