B.J. Balakumar's robotic hummingbird wing isn't as pretty as the real thing. It lacks jewel-like colors and the iridescent glint of hummingbird feathers. But what the unadorned metal wing does have is ...

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Hummingbirds rank among the world's most accomplished hovering animals, but how do they manage it in gusty winds? Researchers have built a robotic hummingbird wing to discover the answer. Hummingbirds ...

A Tunisian startup has pulled inspiration from hummingbird wings for a new wind turbine design. Developed by Tyer Wing, the turbine is equipped with a pair of flapping wings that are over five feet ...