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Swiss team creates bird robot that jumps to take flight


A team from EPFL has created a drone capable of walking, hopping and jumping into the air using bird-like legs.

The resulting leg holds the heaviest components close to the body, while a combination of springs and motors mimics the powerful tendons and muscles of birds, according to the work published this week in the journal Nature. Read more: Swiss pension forecast fiasco caused by faulty methodology This content was published on Dec 7, 2024 Ukraine has been promised a special envoy for children by Council of Europe Secretary General Alain Berset. Read more: Social cohesion in Switzerland viewed negatively This content was published on Dec 6, 2024 The days around Black Friday and Cyber Monday brought Swiss Post a flood of parcels.

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