The SmartBird is a Research robot developed by Festo (Germany), launched 2011.
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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.
At a glance
- Built for flight
- Used across automation, aerodynamics research and education
- Programmed through no code gui
- Sold in Germany
Buyer decision signals
Viability
First international subsidiary
Availability
Specifications
Category: Research- Speed
- 6.94 m/s
- Weight
- 0.45 kg
- Battery
- 0.33 h
- Autonomy
- fully autonomous
- Launch year
- 2011
- Price
- Contact for quote
- Status
- active
Company profile
- Founded
- 1925
Detailed specifications
What it is built for3
- Applications
- visual inspection
- Sub Category
- bionic flying robot
- Industries Served
- automation,aerodynamics research,education
Movement & precision2
- Dof
- 6
- Max Speed M S
- 6.94
Controls & integration3
- Controller Model
- Texas Instruments LM3S811
- Software Platform
- Custom software
- Programming Interface
- code python
Buying & support4
- Price Tier
- 150K+
- Datasheet Url
- View Link
- Availability Status
- research-only
- Countries Available
- Germany
Other details1
- Teleoperation Supported
- Yes
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Company milestones
- Jan 1956MilestoneFirst international subsidiary
- 2011LaunchSmartBird unveiled at Hanover Fair
- 2007LaunchAquaJelly introduced by Festo
- —LaunchAquaPenguins introduced by Festo
- —MilestoneAquaJellies 2.0 announced
- —MilestoneCompany founded as Fezer & Stoll
- —DeploymentAquaJelly demonstrated at Pack Expo
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Festo in the news
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Frequently asked questions
- Who makes the SmartBird?
- The SmartBird is developed by Festo, based in Germany.
- What type of robot is the SmartBird?
- The SmartBird is a Research robot made by Festo.
- How much does the SmartBird cost?
- Pricing for the SmartBird is not publicly listed — contact Festo for a quote.
- When was the SmartBird launched?
- The SmartBird was launched in 2011.
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