A pigeon-inspired flying robot is solving avian mysteries that may help create more stable aircrafts. While birds seem to seamlessly maintain stability during turbulence, airplanes need rudders and ...

Scientists seeking to understand the mechanics of bird flight have constructed PigeonBot, a robot made from 40 pigeon feathers (and a few other components). While airplanes maneuver by altering their ...

Pigeons may be considered rats of the sky, but some scientists have found greater value in these urban birds: the blueprint for a new generation of flying machines. Birds can modify the shape of their ...

Could pigeons be the model for a new generation of flying robots? That's what the researchers who built PigeonBot, a robotic pigeon with actual feathered wings, seem to be betting. Having birdlike ...

Researchers have created a pigeon-inspired robot with bird-like reflexes, enabling it to stay stable in turbulent conditions.

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Pigeons are so ubiquitous, they’ve earned the urban nickname of ...

Most of us see birds every day. Go look outside your nearest window and chances are you're not going to have to wait long before you spot a feathered friend cruising by. Despite that, scientists have ...

A pigeon-inspired robot has solved the mystery of how birds fly without the vertical tail fins that human-designed aircraft rely on. Its makers say the prototype could eventually lead to passenger ...

A robot that resembles a pigeon and can make tight turns like real birds may point to the future of aerospace engineering – a continuously morphing wing. Understanding exactly how birds fly has always ...